Vietnam to host ASEAN Film Week 2022

Update: 25/05/2022
Vietnamese film “Mắt biếc”, known in English as “Dreamy Eyes”, alongside a series of films based on the various cultures and people of ASEAN member states, will be screened at the annual cultural exchange event in late May.

A scene in Vietnamese film “Mắt biếc”, known in English as “Dreamy Eyes”

Moving forward, ASEAN Film Week 2022 in Vietnam is scheduled to take place in two major cities, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, between May 27 and June 2, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

The organisers have selected seven films from ASEAN member countries to be premiered during the event, such as “Filosofi Kopi 2: Ben and Jody” of Indonesia, “Pad Thai: The Secret Recipe” of Thailand and “Mắt biếc” of Vietnam.

In Hanoi, the motion pictures will be screened at the National Cinema Centre from May 27 to June 1.

In Ho Chi Minh City, screenings will take place at CineStar complex in District 1 between May 28 to June 2.

The tickets will then be distributed for free at local cinemas.

The regional event is one part of a range of celebrations to mark the 55th founding anniversary of ASEAN

Source: VOV - english.vov.vn - May 24, 2022