Entertainment

Johnnie To, Julien Rejl join DANAFF IV jury panel

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Veteran Hong Kong director Johnnie To and Julien Rejl, Artistic Director of the Directors’ Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, will join the jury board of the fourth Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV).

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Director Lê Hoàng: ultimate purpose of filmmaking is to nurture faith in humanity

Thursday, May 14, 2026

To director Lê Hoàng, Gái Nhảy (Bar Girls) was simply a film born from keen observations of daily life and a desire to tell stories powerful enough to make the younger generation reflect on the darker undercurrents of society.

Entertainment

Director Phan Đăng Di: Cinema should be a space for reflection

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Today, Bi, Don’t Be Afraid! no longer stands in isolation as a subject of controversy instead, it has joined a broader cinematic current, where works are viewed through a lens of calm and thorough reflection.

Entertainment

Landmark films from the Renewal era to be screened at DANAFF

Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026

As part of the programme ''The Evolution of Vietnamese Cinema in the Renewal Era'', DANAFF IV will present 17 landmark films spanning from the late 1980s to the 2000s.

Entertainment

Fourth Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2026 calls for entries

Saturday, Jan 17, 2026

Building on the achievements of previous editions, DANAFF IV continues the city''s commitment to developing a professional international film festival, contributing to the promotion of international cooperation in Vietnamese cinema, while showcasing Đà Nẵng’s image as a dynamic and creative...

Entertainment

Việt Nam’s film industry seeks collaboration at Tokyo International Film Festival

Saturday, Nov 01, 2025

Việt Nam is the first, and currently the only, film market in Asia to surpass its pre-COVID-19 revenue level. The market share of Vietnamese films reached 44 per cent in 2024, compared to 25 per cent for American films.

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Growth of Vietnamese cinema highlighted at South Korean film festival

Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025

Lan highlighted the remarkable development of Việt Nam’s film industry over the past decade, which has seen an annual growth rate of 15 to 20 per cent.

Life & Style

Việt Nam seeks cinema development cooperation at Busan International Film Festival 2025

Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025

Two Vietnamese films were chosen for screening in key sections at BIFF this year, highlighting Việt Nam’s significant new achievements on the international cinema stage.

Life & Style

Film screening helps strengthen Việt Nam–Sri Lanka relationship

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025

The three-day event, which began July 22, serves as a meaningful cultural activity to deepen the traditional friendship between Việt Nam and Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties (July 21, 1970–2025).

Life & Style

Emirates reveals Việt Nam as its most popular booking destination

Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025

According to booking data from Emirates — one of the world’s largest airlines, Việt Nam is leading the list of the most popular destinations for the summer 2025 travel peak, thanks in part to the appeal of the new Dubai–Đà...

Life & Style

Korean filmmakers and experts share insights on movie industry development

Thursday, Jul 10, 2025

It offered a comprehensive look at how South Korea transformed its cinema into a global cultural powerhouse and how Việt Nam''s movie sector can learn valuable lessons.

Entertainment

DANAFF III: Kyrgyzstani film 'Deal at the Border' honoured as Best Asian Film

Sunday, Jul 06, 2025

 The best films were honoured at the closing ceremony of the Đà Nẵng Asian Film Festival 2025 (DANAFF III)

Entertainment

Vietnamese and Thai film projects won at DANAFF Talents

Saturday, Jul 05, 2025

DANAFF Talents is a training, networking and project development initiative dedicated to nurturing promising young talents in the field of cinema.

Entertainment

'Tunnels’ becomes key focus at DANAFF’s post-reunification war cinema discussion

Saturday, Jul 05, 2025

Tunnels: Sun In The Dark made history as the highest-grossing revolutionary historical film of all time in Việt Nam.

Entertainment

Film co-produced by Việt Nam and India premieres in DANAFF III

Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025

It features a star-studded cast from both India and Việt Nam, including Vietnamese actress Khả Ngân in the lead female role alongside Indian actors Avneet Kaur and Shantanu Maheshwari.