VietNamNet Bridge - Three movies from America, Europe and Iran will be screened in Hanoi this week. A scene from the movie “Jean de la Lune” (Moon Man). The American movie “A Single Man” will be screened at Heritage Space, 1st Floor, Dolphin Plaza, 6 Nguyen Hoang Street, Hanoi on June 15, as part of the program FILMstoryteller. “A Single Man” is a 2009 American drama film based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. George (Colin Firth) is a college professor who recently lost his lover, Jim, in a car accident. Terribly grief-stricken, George plans to commit suicide. As he goes about his daily routine and puts his affairs in order, his encounters with colleagues, students and an old friend (Julianne Moore) lead him to make a final decision as to whether life is worth living without Jim. It is … [Read more...] about Screening of three world-class movies in Hanoi
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Unlimited film imports: Audiences happy, movie producers not
What will happen if imports of foreign movies are not restricted? Will the local movie industry be crushed or pushed to develop?Without foreign films, what will audiences watch? The amended Cinema Law, which will be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration on May 28, proposes removing the quota on imported films. As the Cinema Law was issued in June 2006, before Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization (WTO), some articles are inappropriate to Vietnam’s commitments. If the import quota is removed, the number of foreign films at Vietnamese cinemas would greatly increase and local audiences would have opportunities to enjoy the latest products of many countries. Some Vietnamese film producers have complained that Vietnamese films are being blocked in the home market because of imported movies, which have advantages over local products in terms of both quantity and quality. It is very difficult for domestic movies, which have investment capital of … [Read more...] about Unlimited film imports: Audiences happy, movie producers not
Iran’s ‘A Separation’ wins best foreign language Oscar
"A Separation" won the Oscar for best foreign language film on Sunday, becoming the first Iranian movie to win the honor. Written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, the domestic drama focuses on a couple going through a divorce and touches on traditions, justice, and male-female relationships in modern Iran. "A Separation" was regarded as the front-runner for the foreign language Oscar after sweeping the awards circuit in Europe and the United States. It also garnered an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay. It was the second Iranian film to be nominated for an Oscar, and the first to win. "At this time, many Iranians all over the world are watching us and I imagine them to be very happy," director Farhadi said while accepting the Oscar. "At a time of tug of war, intimidation and aggressions exchanged between politicians, the name of their county, Iran, is spoken here through her glorious culture, a rich and ancient culture that has been hidden under the heavy dust of … [Read more...] about Iran’s ‘A Separation’ wins best foreign language Oscar
Movies vie for Golden Lotus
by Le Binh HA NOI — Fifteen movies will compete for the Golden Lotus prize at the 16th National Film Festival kicking off in HCM City today. The Golden Lotus is the highest prize to be awarded in Vietnamese films, with awards handed out for best picture, director, actor and actress. This year, 15 films will vie for the top prize, including Choi Voi (Adrift); Dung Dot (Don't Burn); Trang Noi Day Gieng (Moon at the Bottom of the Well); Trai Tim Be Bong (A Little Heart); Rung Den (Black Forest) and Cu va Chim Se Se (The Owl and the Sparrow). Adrift, Don't Burn and Moon at the Bottom of the Well are seen as the leading competitors for the best picture award. All are arthouse productions that were funded by the State as well as foreign organisations. They have all been screened abroad and won acclaim at international festivals. Adrift, directed by the independent filmmaker Bui Thac Chuyen, has toured the world. Chuyen has presented his film at festivals in Venice, Toronto and Bangkok, … [Read more...] about Movies vie for Golden Lotus
Movies lead the way in 2009 while television lags behind
This year Vietnam’s movie industry has won new admirers for its innovation but the same cannot be said of television.2009 was a year of high achieving movies with filmmakers achieving both critical and commercial success. Art house movies like Choi Voi (Adrift), Trang Noi Day Gieng (The Moon at the Bottom of the Well), Dung Dot (Don’t Burn) all caught experts’ eyes at film festivals and audience’s attention at cinemas. Meanwhile more traditionally entertaining movies focus have also been praised. Bay Rong (Clash), featuring a hot actors Johny Tri Nguyen and Ngo Thanh Van, was truly an action movie. Meanwhile Khi Yeu Dung Quay Dau Lai (Don’t Look Back When You Are in Love) by Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh, the director of Buffalo Boy, is a more romantic effort. Elsewhere there were horror films Miss Muoi and Chet Luc Nua Dem (Die at Midnight) while there was also Quang Dung’s Nhung Nu Hon Ruc Ro (Splendid Kisses) – a musical. Many … [Read more...] about Movies lead the way in 2009 while television lags behind