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Vietnam's films to be shown in France

Vietnam's film "Mua Oi" (Guava Season) directed by Nguyen Nhat Minh will be shown in 12 cinemas in France starting on April 17 as part of the Nantes Three Continental Film Festival's introduction of prize-winning Vietnamese films. On this occasion "Thuong Nho Dong Que" (Nostalgia for Native Village) by Dang Nhat Minh and "Ai Xuoi Van Ly" (Long Journey) by Le Hoang will also be shown.

Furthermore, two Vietnamese short films "Cuoc Xe Dem" (A Cyclo Night Ride) and "Mua Mua Ha" (Summer Rain) have been selected to the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival; "Chi Nam Khung" (Mrs Nam Khung) and "Cao Nguyen Da" (Stony Central Highlands) have been chosen for the Marseille Film Festival.

The Vesseoul Asia Film Festival, held in February of 2002, had selected Vietnam's short films and documentaries through a round called "A Look at Vietnam's cinematography". Also this year, "Thung Lung Hoang Vang" (Deserted Valley) by Phan Nhue Giang was selected to be shown at the Women's Film Festival in the city of Bordeaux and the Nantes Three Continental Film Festival.

Vietnam news Agency - April 15, 2002.