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Iran’s “Hard Shell” and VN's “Once Upon a Time in a Story” shine at HANIFF 2024

The 2024 Hanoi International Film Festival concluded with awards for outstanding films and emerging talents, honoring performances and directors who made a memorable impact.

117 movies to join Hanoi Int'l Film Festival 2024

The seventh Hanoi International Film Festival 2024 with the slogan of “Cinema: Soaring Creativity” will take place in Hanoi from November 7-11, featuring 117 movies from 51 countries and territories.

Hanoi Int'l Film Festival to be meeting place for domestic, global filmmakers

The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF), slated for November 7- 11, will be a much-expected gathering for Vietnamese and global film teams, allowing them to exchange ideas and cooperate.

Vietnamese film "Don’t Cry Butterfly" to compete for Best Debut at Venice 2024

At the 81st Venice Film Festival, Vietnamese film "Don’t Cry Butterfly," starring Tu Oanh and Le Vu Long, is competing for the 'Best Debut Film' award and will be featured in the International Critics’ Week section.

Hanoi Int'l Film Festival to take place in November

The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) will be held from November 7- 11, throwing open the doors of the capital to international filmmakers.

'Mai' celebrated as Best Vietnamese Film at DANAFF II

The closing ceremony of the 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) took place on the evening of July 6, featuring an awards ceremony for various categories.

The 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival draws moviegoers to the coastal city

The 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) takes place from July 2 to July 6, offering numerous first-rate films, and a packed event schedule full of in-depth discussions with international experts and filmmakers from all over the world.

Da Nang Asian Film Festival kicks off, welcoming world-renowned filmmakers

The 2024 Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) kicked off yesterday, offering numerous surprises, a packed event schedule full of in-depth discussions, and prominent guest judges.

Chinese star to attend Da Nang Asian Film Festival 2024

Chinese actress Natalie Hsu En Yi will arrive in Vietnam for the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II) in early July.

More than 60 domestic, foreign films to compete at DANAFF II Festival

As many as 63 Vietnamese and international films will compete at the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II), which is scheduled to take place from July 2 to 7 in the central city of Da Nang.

63 local, foreign movies to compete at 2nd Da Nang Asian Film Festival

As many as 63 Vietnamese and international movies will compete at the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF II), which is scheduled to take place from July 2 to 6 in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

HCM City Int’l Film Festival 2024 opens

The Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival 2024 (HIFF 2024) opened in the southern metropolis on April 6.

14th Francophone film festival to hit VN's big cities

Film lovers will be able to travel across Europe, Asia and North America on the big screen and discover the richness and cultural and linguistic diversity of the French-speaking world.

Big names to join Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival

Several major foreign names operating in the film industry will attend the second version of the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival (HIFF 2024), which is scheduled to take place from April 6 to April 13, organisers have said.

Vietnamese film wins prize at Berlinale Film Festival

Vietnamese movie "Cu Li khong bao gio khoc" (Cu Li never cries) by director Pham Ngoc Lan won the best first feature prize at the Berlinale Film Festival on February 24.

Vietnamese movie to vie for title at Berlinale

“Cu li không bao giờ khóc” (Cu li never cries) by Vietnamese director Pham Ngoc Lan has been nominated in the Panorama category at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) due to take place in Germany from February 15 to 25.

HCM City seeks to build “film city”

The first HCM City International Film Festival (HIFF) is scheduled to take place in early 2024 and is expected to contribute to the establishment of HCM City as a "film city."

Pacific Alliance Film Festival to return to Hanoi

The embassies of Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico will once again come together to celebrate the fourth edition of the Pacific Alliance Film Festival, with the event running from December 4 to December 5 in Hanoi.

Six Vietnamese movies to be screened at Asian world film festival

A total of six local movies are set to be introduced to international audiences at the ninth edition of the Asian world film festival (AWFF) which is currently underway in Los Angeles, California in the United States.

Vietnam Film Week 2023 to feature Hanoi-themed film

Twenty-eight Vietnamese films will be screened for free from November 13-19 to celebrate the 23rd Vietnam Film Festival, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.