Bringing Vietnamese cinema to the Czech public

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam and his wife with representatives of ASEAN embassies at the opening ceremony

The presence of representatives of the Czech Ministry of Culture, foreign embassies and hundreds of cinema lovers created an emotional cultural exchange space.

This year’s film festival is a journey through many vivid stories and images, introducing the beauty, cultural diversity, customs and people of Asia to international friends. Each film is a door opening to a separate world , where emotions, history and art blend to tell stories that are both familiar and different.

The program opened with the animated short film “Love, Dad” (2021) by director Diana Cam Van Nguyen (Czech-Vietnamese). The work depicts the complex relationship between father and daughter, starting with old letters the father sent to his daughter when she was young. Those letters not only awaken memories, but also arouse nostalgia, love and the desire to reconnect with relatives. The film combines real footage and sophisticated animation, creating a unique artistic language, making the audience feel both closeness and distance in family relationships.

Chairwoman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Prague, Indonesian Ambassador Rina P. Soemarno, stressed that cinema is “a great medium for ASEAN countries to exchange culture with the Czech Republic - the heart of Europe”. Meanwhile, Czech Deputy Minister of Culture David Kaspar expressed gratitude for the cooperation of ASEAN+3 countries, affirming that “culture connects people even in turbulent times”.

Representatives of the Czech Ministry of Culture and Embassies exchanged on the sidelines of the event.

Within the framework of the event, on September 6, the Vietnam Film Week will take place, as part of a series of activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Czech Republic. Vietnam will participate with two outstanding works: “Peach, Pho and Piano” - recreating Hanoi in the winter of 1946, interwoven with love, patriotism and silent sacrifice and “Summer School” (Letní škola, 2001) - a film depicting the life of the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic, bringing empathy across cultural borders.

The ASEAN+3 Film Festival in Prague is not only an opportunity to enjoy cinematic art but also a space for cultural exchange, where emotions and art connect people, enriching the cultural heart of Europe and strengthening friendship between Asian countries and the world.

PV (synthesis)

Source: https://baohaiphong.vn/dua-dien-anh-viet-nam-den-voi-cong-chung-ch-sec-519925.html