French star movie Emmanuelle Béart is the focus of the second French Cinema Panorama in Vietnam which opened on October 20th in Hanoi. Together with director Fabien Onteniente and film producer Eric Névé, Emmanuelle Béart came to Vietnam to introduce the diversity in French movie. Emmanuelle Béart said “I hope that many Vietnamese audiences will come to cinema for French films. We know that in Vietnam the Hollywood films and Korean films are the most wanted but we still look towards the diversity in culture. That’s why we’re here.” Specialising in tragedy role, this is the first time she acted in a comedy film “Disco” which is now on screen in Vietnam . She said to act as a disco trainer, she had to practise for many weeks with 1.5 hours a day. She even suffered a sprain as she fell down when she was practising. The second French Cinema Panorama opened last night with the … [Read more...] about French star movie Emmanuelle Béart: I want the diversity in culture
October 1 movie
Free movies for Ha Noi anniversary
A programme entitled Nhung Ngay Phim Viet Nam (Days of Viet Nam Films) will be screened as part of the Ha Noi anniversary celebrations on October 1-10 at the National Cinema Centre and August Cinema. Admission will be free for movies including Long Thanh Cam Gia Ca (Musician in Thang Long Citadel) and Vuot Qua Ben Thuong Hai (Passing Shanghai Wharf) on the opening day. The Viet Nam Cinema Department has organised the programme which will be shown throughout the country. Source: VNS … [Read more...] about Free movies for Ha Noi anniversary
One more movie about Thang Long – Hanoi
A movie adapted from the script that won first prize at a writing contest about the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Ha Noi is now in the works. Long Thanh Cam Gia Ca (The Song About the Musician in Thang Long Citadel) is being produced by Giai Phong Studio with the total investment of VND7 billion (US$3.8 million) coming from the State budget. The movie, directed by director Dao Ba Son, will air in October 2010. Son talks about the movie. The script has been inspired from a verse by Nguyen Du, the author of the very famous Truyen Kieu (Kieu’s Tale). How has the movie script been built up from the verse, which is an extract from a poem that is much less popular than Kieu’s Tale? The script is written by poet Van Le, who is able to understand and feel the "soul" of the poet. He is an experienced scriptwriter, who has created numerous good scripts for documentaries. Being inspired from a poem, the script still keeps the poetry and incorporates a lot of historical … [Read more...] about One more movie about Thang Long – Hanoi
Windows 8.1 Available Now
illustration photo >> Experience a wider world with Microsoft and the new Windows Beginning today, consumers with a Windows 8 device in more than 230 markets and 37 languages can download the free update via the online Windows Store. Windows 8.1 will also be available on new devices and as boxed software starting October 18 at retail locations around the world. Windows 8.1 evolves the Windows vision for highly-personalised computing while showcasing Microsoft’s continued commitment to rapid and responsive development. It marks a wave of new, innovative devices coming for consumers and businesses—from the convenience and mobility of tablets and 2-in-1s to the productive experience expected from laptops and all-in-ones. Many of these new devices are touch-enabled and will deliver advancements in processing power, battery life and design, across a range of price points. Windows 8.1 offers a host of increased customisation refinements, functional improvements and new … [Read more...] about Windows 8.1 Available Now
State-funded movies fail at box office
Damp squib: A scene from the feature film Song Cung Lich Su (Living with History), which failed at the box office, will be screened next week to celebrate the 60th Ha Noi Liberation Day. — Photo vnexpress.net Nguyen Khanh ChiHA NOI (VNS) — Director and film critic Ba Vu was wistful when he spoke admiringly about the way South Koreans showed respect for their national hero, Admiral Yi Sun-shin, the naval commander of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897).Vu was in HCM City last month to attend the premier of Roaring Currents, a 16th-century historical epic written and directed by Kim Han-min. The film's protagonist is Admiral Yi Sun-shin.All the South Koreans watching the film came dressed in their formal best, adding to the solemn atmosphere created in the houseful cinema hall.Vu said he was struck by how starkly the reception accorded to the South Korean production contrasted with the way Vietnamese war … [Read more...] about State-funded movies fail at box office
What’s on September 25- October 1 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & PERFORMANCESHanoi-Intransmission Hanoi Art ShowsSep 29- Oct 1Heritage Space, 1st Floor, Dolphin Plaza, 6 Nguyen Hoang (for car) | 28 Tran Binh (for bike), My Dinh 2A series of experimental multidisciplinary live art shows exploring individual perception and collective experience. Participating artists and collaborators: Think Playgrounds (installation, Space 1), Daniel Day Long & Julien Noyer (visuals, Space 2), Rec Room (sound design for both spaces), Hai Duy (percussion, Space 1), Linh Ha (vocals, Space 1), Nguyen Thu Thuy (dan ty ba, Space 1), Vu Nhat Tan (music, Space 2), Alistair Hobson (music, Space 2), Numbfoot (music, Space 1 & 2) and Quan (music, Space 2).For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/634375040096383/Hanoi-Music Concert by “Indian Navy Brass Band”Sep 26, 7 pmIndian Cultural Centre, 63 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District,“Indian Navy Brass Band”, coming as part of goodwill visit of two Indian Naval … [Read more...] about What’s on September 25- October 1 (Daily updated)
What’s on October 9-15 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & PERFORMANCESHanoi- Concert “In Love” with Apaixonado QuartetL’Espace, 24 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem districtArtist: Apaixonado QuartetGuest artists: Kenjah David, Tran Xuan HoaTicket price: VND 300,000Hanoi- Music Night “S O L O: Sound Only Live Once” by Stanford ReidOct 15, 8 – 10 pm,Heritage Space, 1st Floor, Dolphin Plaza6 Nguyen Hoang (for car) | 28 Tran Binh (for bike), My Dinh 2, Nam Tu Liem districtA music night featuring multi-talented artist Stanford Reid from Brooklyn, New York, America. Stanford will not only bring to you his smooth Jazz but also melodies that are so familiar with Vietnamese which he has experienced during his stay in Vietnam.Ticket prices:– VIP ticket: VND 150,000 (front row + 01 drink)– Standard: VND 120,000– Member: VND 100,000 (for membership, studentHCMC- Contemporary Dance “Urban Distortions” / transitscape + SUBOIOct 14, 8 pm, HCMC Opera House, No. 7 Lam Son Square, … [Read more...] about What’s on October 9-15 (Daily updated)
What’s on October 2015 (Daily updated)
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Spanish concert 8pm Vietnam National Academy of Music, 77, Hao Nam StreetFeaturing pieces by Isaac Albeniz, Pablo de Sarasate Joaquin Tuirina and Joaquin Rodrigo.Spain's David Gomez Ramirez will conduct the concert, comprisingperformances by guitarist Nguyen Thanh Hang, violinist Anna SowannaTakeda and the Ha Noi Philharmonic Orchestra. Hanoi-Concert “Ludwig van Beethoven” Oct 14 and 17, 8 pm Goethe Institut, 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street A four-part concert series. The ten sonatas for violin and piano will be performed by the renowned musicians Nguyen My Huong and Dao Trung Tuyen. Free tickets at Goethe-Institut Hanoi. Hanoi-Autumn Gala Opera and Ballet 2015 Oct 8 and 9, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street – Conductor: Dong Quang Vinh– Singers: Anh Vu (Tenor), Trang Tran (Soprano), Huy Duc (Bariton), Huyen Tram (Mezzo Soprano), Thanh Binh (Tenor)– The Hanoi International Choir and … [Read more...] about What’s on October 2015 (Daily updated)
What’s on October 2013 (Daily updated)
MUSIC AND PERFORMANCES Malaysian piano prodigy performance Nov 3, Hanoi Opera House, No.1 Trang Tien Street Malaysian 15-year-old pianist Tengku Ahmad Irfan is set to perform in Vietnam together with the Malaysian Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra will perform the central folk piece Ly Hoai Nam and We Are One by Datuk Mokhzani Ismail under the baton of Vietnamese conductor Tran Vuong Thach. Irfan will perform with the orchestra pieces by S. Prokofiev and A. Drovak led by German conductor Claus Peter Flor. Hanoi- Performances by Berlin artists To mark the official visit of Klaus Wowereit, mayor of Berlin, artists will present an interactive German culture programme in Hanoi. Hanoi-Carnival of the Dead Oct 26, 6 pm, Hanoi Rock City, 27/52 To Ngoc Van Street Hanoi- Music Night “The other Side of Sound" Oct 24, 8 pm, Manzi Art Space, 14 Phan Huy Ich Street Manzi art shop will be closed from Nov 1 – 30, 2013 due to exhibition. Manzi will be … [Read more...] about What’s on October 2013 (Daily updated)
Emirates offers free Dubai visa for VN passengers
Emirates Airlines has announced a new free visa offer for passengers from Viet Nam who wish to explore the magic of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this winter.Specifically, passengers who book return tickets from Ha Noi or HCM City to Dubai from now until November 30, 2017, will be entitled to a free visa that is valid for travel from October 1, 2017 to November 30, 2017. The fare of a roundtrip ticket to Dubai starts from VND12,300,000 (US$545) (inclusive of airport taxes & applicable surcharges).The Dubai visa offer is only valid for individual Emirates tickets purchased in Viet Nam for travel from Viet Nam to Dubai. The visa fee is non-refundable or exchangeable.Passengers have to submit their visa application at the Emirates office at least seven days prior to departure. The visa is subject to approval by the Dubai Immigration Department.From Viet Nam, Emirates operates daily direct passenger flights from both Ha Noi and HCM City to Dubai on two-class Boeing 777-300ER … [Read more...] about Emirates offers free Dubai visa for VN passengers