Entertainment

Artists, film lovers slam VFS privatisation

Monday, May 16, 2016

Artists and the public are still talking about Việt Nam Feature Film Studio (VFS), the country’s largest State-owned film studio, which held its initial public offering in mid-April.

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Actress Anh takes home int'l award

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015

A movie on one of Viet Nam''s most notorious female gangsters won the Best Feature Southeast Asia Panorama award during the Festival of Globe Awards 2015 held in California, the US, from August 7 to 16.

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Bald pictures lift up cancer patients

Thursday, Jul 30, 2015

A collection of photos of the shaved heads of young volunteers has gone on show in HCM City to support breast-cancer patients.

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Shooting starts on father-son indie movie

Monday, Jun 29, 2015

Independent film director Luong Dinh Dung''s first feature film, Cha Cong Con (Father Carries Son) is being shot this week in Ha Giang Province.

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Documentary to showcase Agent Orange legacy

Thursday, Jun 18, 2015

Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will present the Viet Nam premiere of the documentary Lighter than Orange – The Legacy of Dioxin in Viet Nam tonight.

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Concert features beauty of hair

Saturday, Aug 23, 2014

A concert entitled Hair Sonata – When Her Hair Sings will feature a special violin with a bow made of real hair on September 4.

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Film on navy police to hit screens

Saturday, Jul 26, 2014

A feature film on the work of the Viet Nam Marine Police and Border Defense Force is set for release early next month.

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Cuban band to perform in HCM City

Thursday, Feb 13, 2014

The Cuban Brothers'' gig is set to feature tunes inspired by Cuban historical fact and mythology in a show at the Cargo Bar on February 19.

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IDECAF to screen comedies

Thursday, Jan 02, 2014

Four French comedies will feature in the monthly film screening by the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in January and February.

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Pupils love traffic-safety play

Monday, Dec 02, 2013

The short plays of Hong Van Drama Troupe that feature traffic safety have had a rousing reception at schools in HCM City.

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French Institute to screen films

Thursday, Nov 28, 2013

Three French movies, including two feature films and a musical, will be presented at the monthly film screening at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) in December.

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Thought-provoking picture puts Mong in the spotlight

Thursday, Oct 24, 2013

A feature film on the culture and lifestyle of the ethnic Mong people living in Viet Nam''s northwest region will be screened next week.

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Saddle up for ponies and riding day

Thursday, Oct 10, 2013

The Saigon Pony Club will hold an "Open Day" this Sunday, when entry will be free for the public.

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VN museum trials 3D programme

Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013

The Viet Nam National Museum of History has launched a trial version of a 3D museum on its website.

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Tale of Ha Noi loneliness scoops film gongs

Monday, Jul 29, 2013

A feature film about an isolated boy living in urban Ha Noi won two gold medals during the closing ceremony of the Golden Lotus Bud Awards held yesterday evening in the capital city.