Opportunity for Vietnamese cinema to shine before North African audiences

The Imedghassen International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from September 10-16 in the city of Batna, northeastern Algeria, with the aim of continuing to promote cultural dialogue through the art of cinema.

In this 5th edition, Vietnam is honored to be the guest of honor.

The daily newspaper “El Moudjahid” in its August 24 issue highlighted the maturity of Vietnamese cinema, and promised that Vietnamese works participating in the upcoming Imedghassen International Film Festival will bring Algerian audiences the opportunity to explore a cinema rich in humanity, poetry, and closely linked to national history.

According to the article, Vietnamese cinema for many decades was formed and developed in the context of war and the desire for independence.

Works such as “The Girl from Hanoi ” (1975) or “When Will October Come” (1984) left a deep impression, skillfully combining personal tragedy and collective memory, contributing to shaping the identity of national cinema. Today, a new generation of directors continues to renew their perspective on the country.

Names like Tran Anh Hung - with the film "Green Papaya Season" won the Golden Camera award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1993.

Or Pham Thien An - honored at Cannes 2023 with "Inside the Golden Cocoon" - has affirmed the vitality and position of Vietnamese cinema in the international arena, while still maintaining authenticity and rich cultural identity.

According to the article, it is no coincidence that Vietnam was chosen as the guest of honor at the Imedghassen Film Festival. Vietnam and Algeria have many things in common in the history of fighting for independence, and share the values ​​of resistance spirit and national pride.

Therefore, honoring Vietnamese cinema at this event is also an opportunity to evoke memories and strengthen friendship between the people of the two countries.

Within the framework of the Festival, Algerian audiences will enjoy award-winning works, classic films as well as contemporary compositions from Vietnam.

From historical realism films, social dramas to lyrical works, all will contribute to sketching a diverse picture of our country's cinema.

In addition to the screenings, there are also exchanges and discussions to help audiences better understand the characteristics and development of Vietnamese cinema.

With Vietnam as the guest of honor, the Imedghassen International Film Festival promises to become a cultural rendezvous, where cinema is a bridge to strengthen friendly relations and enrich the spiritual life of Algerian audiences.

During the week of September 10-16, Batna will immerse itself in cinematic stories from Vietnam - a place filled with pain, hope and humanity - and will certainly create deep sympathy with Algerian audiences.

The Imedghassen International Film Festival is an annual film event held in Batna, Algeria, to celebrate the art of cinema and promote cultural dialogue between peoples.

Held for the first time in 2019, the Festival has quickly become a meeting place for domestic and foreign filmmakers, with special attention to the works of young directors.

With film screenings, award ceremonies, seminars and artist exchanges, the event not only introduces outstanding cinematic works but also serves as a bridge connecting international friendship./.

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/co-hoi-toa-sang-cua-dien-anh-viet-nam-truoc-cong-chung-bac-phi-post1057691.vnp