For a "Unified and Developed Asia-Pacific Cinema"

The 2nd Hanoi International Film Festival with the theme “Asia-Pacific Cinema Unified and Developed” will take place from November 25 to 29, 2012. The program is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam Cinema Department.Maleorganization.

With the number of about 200 films surpassing the first festival (68 works participating) from 38 countries and territories, it promises to bring a new, exciting and professional atmosphere to the 2nd Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF).

Among the 200 films from 38 countries, there are many works from major film industries such as France, England, India, Korea, China...

Along with the Film Competition Category, there are also special film programs such as: Today's World Cinema Program; Korean Cinema Spotlight Program.

In the Competition Film Category, Vietnam has so far had 6 feature films and 14 short films (short stories, documentaries) from registered selection agencies. In addition to the competition films, Vietnam Cinema has had more than 30 feature films selected to be screened in the Programs: Vietnamese Films on Hanoi, Vietnamese Films in the Renovation Period and Contemporary Vietnamese Films (2010-2012). This is the first time dozens of Vietnamese feature films have been screened.Malein many periods are shown widely at the same time at an international film festival. This activity not only contributes strongly to promoting Vietnamese cinemaMalewith international friends but also bring to Vietnamese audiencesMaleopportunity to enjoy typical films of domestic cinema.

Speaking at the press conference announcing HANIFF, Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan - Director of the Department of Cinema and Head of the HANIFF Organizing Committee said that the Organizing Committee has also prepared a Vietnamese film to be shown on the opening night. Although the name of the film and its creator have not been revealed, it is the work of a famous director of Vietnamese cinema.Male.

Expected to bring the most emotions to Vietnamese audiencesMaleOn this occasion, it is the World Cinema Today (Panorama) program. The program is expected to screen about 20-25 "famous" films from major film industries in the world that most Vietnamese audiences have not had the opportunity to access. Notable among these are "Amour" (Love), the film that just won the Golden Palm at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival by famous director Michael Haneke, "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (We Need to Talk About Kevin), an excellent film of British cinema in 2011...

In addition, Korean cinema was also favored in HANIFF 2012 as the main character in the Spotlight program with the screening of 12 new and excellent Korean cinema works to see the appearance of one of the cinemas considered to be strong in the region.

The organizers also said that the jury of HANIFF 2012 will be experienced and prestigious artists, stars, and filmmakers from around the world and Vietnam.MaleAlthough the names have not been officially announced, the organizers have spent months searching and convincing them to participate.

In addition, one of the new features of HANIF 2012 is other film activities such as: HANIF creative camp for young talents; Exhibition "Vietnamese Cinema in the Renovation Period" and 2 international conferences for filmmakers to have the opportunity to meet and exchange academic knowledge, filmmaking experience, and develop filmmaking projects with leading film experts in the Asia-Pacific region.

During HANIF 2012, participating films will be shown at cinemas in Hanoi such as: MegaStar, Lotte, Thang Tam, Kim Dong, Ngoc Khanh... audiences will truly live in the vibrant atmosphere of world cinema with the screening of a series of top-notch films at this Film Festival.

(According to HN Moi) -LH