The opening ceremony of the "Vietnamese Cinema Week - Journey of Light" took place on December 5 at Le Grand Rex in Paris, the largest cinema in Europe and a cultural symbol of the French capital.
Co-organized by the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) and AVSE Global - the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts, under the patronage of the Vietnamese Embassy in France, the event attracted over 2,700 attendees from 23 countries, creating a vibrant cultural and artistic exchange space among the French public, the Vietnamese community, and lovers of Vietnamese cinema in Europe. The event also saw the participation of artists from Vietnam, France, and other international figures.
Mr. Dinh Toan Thang, the Vietnamese Ambassador to France expressed hope that this would be an unforgettable mark on the journey of Vietnamese cinema and cultural exchange between Vietnam and France.
Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan, Chairwoman of the VFDA highlighted the special significance of the program taking place in 2025 which marks the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2025) and the 80th National (September 2, 1945 - 2025), coinciding with the 130th anniversary of the Lumière brothers' first public showcase of their Cinématographe on December 28, 1895, in Paris.
The highlight of the program was the screening of the action film “Tu chien tren khong” (Hijacked), inspired by the 1978 hijacking incident.
The week-long event runs until December 12, featuring 17 standout films, a photo exhibition, artist exchanges, and a Vietnam–France cinema cooperation seminar, with an expected 5,000 visitors.
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