The discussion on the Indian film industry. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A discussion on the Indian film industry was held in Hanoi on November 3 as part of the fourth Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF).
Participants were introduced to the development history of the Indian film industry and cooperation potential with Vietnam in the field.
With a history of over 100 years, India has now become one of the largest film producers in the world with around 1,000 films produced each year. The country’s films have been translated into 30 languages in the world.
Many Indian movies have won prestigious international awards, with a typical example being “Slumdog millionaire” that claimed eight Oscar prizes.
In recent years, more and more Indian films have been introduced to Vietnamese viewers after the successful debut of the “Slumdog millionaire”, such as “The eight-year-old bride,” “My wife is a cop,” and “Dad’s girl.”
Director Truong Ngoc Anh said she hopes to work with Indian partners in film projects, adding that in order to be successful, Indian directors need to study the tastes of Vietnamese viewers and create appropriate screenplays.
ജ Director Bijukumar Damodaran suggested the two sides first cooperate in making artistic films which require less investment and then move into more ambitious projects.-VNA
Vietnamese-Indian fight master, actor and director Peter Hein is working with Vietnamese staff on the new boxing film Sam Hoi (Penitent), a joint Vietnamese-Indian production.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
The event served as a vibrant display of solidarity, promoting peace, cooperation, and development through cultural dialogue, and reaffirmed HCM City's role as a dynamic hub for cultural diplomacy and international friendship.
The discussion on the Indian film industry. (Source: VNA)
