Cinema

Industry insiders believe however that the love for movies has not gone away. Director Charlie Nguyen, whose movie is slated for a December release, explained: "To get more moviegoers like we used to have, the only option is to have a good movie, whether foreign or Vietnamese." … [Read more...] about Covid-19 horror show continues for Vietnam cinemas

Hanoi (VNA) - The German Film Festival will kick off at the National Cinema Centre in Hanoi tonight, with eight movies to be screened.  The festival held by the Goethe Institute in Hanoi includes the award-winning Systemsprenger (System Crasher), Too Far Away, The Mover; Angela Merkel - The Unexpected, Farewell to Europe, Mountain Miracle, The Perfect Secret and Democracy. "The festival is held in one month, not one week in association with social distancing," said the institute’s director Wilfried Eckstein at the press conference.  The institute is aiming to promote cultural activities which have been limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.  Opening the festival is the award-winning System Crasher. Directed by Nora Fingscheidt, the film about a troubled child won the best feature film at the German Film Awards and actress Helena Zengel, 11, won the award for the best female … [Read more...] about Award-winning movie to open German Film Festival

I never actually considered producing such a series. But whenever I’m on business in the countryside and need to take a break, I do so at pagodas, as I feel they give me a new source of energy. Their peace and tranquillity not only relax me after hours of driving but also offer me the chance to access my inner soul and feel happier. … [Read more...] about At the heart of the art

As of March 24, Ho Chi Minh City has reported 30 cases of COVID-19 infection, three of whom (two Chinese nationals and an overseas Vietnamese) have been successfully treated and recovered. The rest of the patients are being quarantined and are undergoing treated. Until late March 24, Vietnam had 123 positive cases for COVID-19, with the first 17 patients successfully cured and zero deaths so far. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City closes restaurants and beer clubs from March 24

Binh Duong Province also asked the competent agencies to be determined to stop any illegal entry from foreign countries and to quarantine immigrants in line with regulations. Residents have been told to continue wearing face masks in public places and on public transport vehicles, Thanh Nien Online reported. … [Read more...] about Binh Duong, Quang Ninh resume nonessential services