A Vietnamese producer has won a prize in the Open Doors category at the Locarno Film Festival, which recently wrapped up in Locarno, Switzerland.

Two Vietnamese film projects are due to participate in the 24th Asian Project Market as part of the upcoming Busan International Film Festival 2021, which is scheduled to run from October 12 - 14 in the Republic of Korea.

Movie buffs will be able enjoy some intriguing Vietnamese movies on the Vietnam Film Institute’s YouTube channel during social distancing, in an initiative that aims to promote local cinematic works to a wider audience.

Storing and restoring films is a way for cinema to become the living heritage of a nation. This requires financial and human resources but is also an urgent requirement for the Vietnamese cinema industry, according to experts.

Attentively watching a model presenting a new collection by popular fashion brand IVY moda on her mobile, Nguyen Ngoc Thao, from time to time, types in a question about a product she likes.

A Vietnamese thriller named "Người lắng nghe: Lời thì thầm" (Listeners-The Whispering) has won three awards during the course of the Asia Film Art International Film Festival (AFAIFF) 2021.

“Phượng Khấu”, known as “The Emperor’s Gift” in English, an original drama series depicting royal life during the Nguyen dynasty, will represent the nation at the Asia Contents Awards 2021 which is set to take place in October in South Korea.

Tran Anh Khoa, playing Rom in the movie of the same name, took home the Best Actor Award at the 18th Asian Film Festival taking place in Rome from June 17 – 23.

A film about fishermen living in a coastal village in Binh Thuan Province has impressed audiences after its release last week on a YouTube channel owned by MCV Media. 

Vietnamese horror movie Bac Kim Thang (Home Sweet Home) is set to premiere at the Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy, on June 22.

Three young Vietnamese filmmakers will compete at the 74th edition of the Lorcano Film Festival slated for August 4-14.

Local film “Bo Gia” (Old Father) features in a list of the top 10 most popular movies in the United States, according to the latest statistics compiled by popular website Box Office Mojo.

Despite winning a prize at the recent Berlin International Film Festival, the producers of the movie Taste by Vietnamese director Le Bao have been fined by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Cinemas in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the two biggest markets in the country, closed on May 3 until further notice after new COVID-19 community cases were confirmed.

Only films that reflect people's aspirations and reality of life and move the public can free the film industry from the current impasse and crisis.

Since it was launched on March 3, “Bo Gia” (Old Father), a family movie starring comedian and TV host Tran Thanh, has earned VND400 billion (nearly $20 million), a record in the country's cinema history.

Four Vietnamese films will be in cinemas during the national holiday marking the 46th anniversary of Southern Vietnam’s liberation and Reunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1).

A film project about the Early Le and Ly dynasties has been launched in HCM City. 

The films Bẫy Ngọt Ngào (Naked Truth) and Người Lắng Nghe (The Good Listener) have been rushed to cinemas to avoid clashes with Lật Mặt (Face off), Kiều (Ms Kiều) and Song Song (The Parallel) movies, sparking concern among experts in the industry.

Two Vietnamese films earned several billions dong on one day in cinemas last week, following a postponed release date in February amid a COVID-19 outbreak.