Vietnam, Spain discuss cinema cooperation
Thursday, 19/10/2017 21:37 (GMT+7)
A round-table discussion titled “Spain - Vietnam: A partnership in films” took place in Hanoi on October 17th under the framework of the Spanish Film Festival in Vietnam.
The overview of the roundtable disscussions (Source: hanoimoi.com.vn)
The event drew the participation of Head of Vietnam Cinema Department Ngo Phuong Lan and Counsellor of Culture of the Embassy of Spain to Hanoi Mencia Manso de Zuniga.
Ms. Lan gave a brief introduction of Vietnam’s cinema. She also stressed that the event was a chance for film makers from the two countries to share experiences and a premise to promote bilateral cinema cooperation.
While Ms. Mencia Manso de Zuniga thanked the Vietnam Department of Cinema for supporting the organization of the film festival.
The highlight of the film festival is the world premiere screening of the film titled “Thi Mai”, the first Spanish feature ever to be shot in Vietnam. The film is a classic tale of West-meets-East, with a hilarious Spanish-Vietnamese twist and a star-studded cast from Spain and Vietnam. The film’s director, Patricia Ferreira, and producer Larry Levene spoke to the audience about working on location in Hanoi and Ha Long bay at the festival’s first screening.
The festival is among activities marking the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-Spain diplomatic ties./.
Compiled by BTA