11 Vietnamese films to bring filmmakers and audiences closer together in Hai Phong
From 21 to 23 November, 11 Vietnamese films will be screened across 22 showings at two cinemas in Hai Phong, accompanied by opportunities for audiences to meet and interact with directors, actors, producers and film crew members.
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| Official poster for the “Hai Phong - Film Port” Forum. (Source: Organising Committee) |
The screenings are among the key public activities of the “Hai Phong - Film Port” Forum, jointly organised by the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) and the city of Hai Phong.
More than a series of film screenings, the programme reflects VFDA's approach to promoting the development of Vietnam's film industry by bringing films closer to audiences, creating more opportunities for interaction between filmmakers and the public, and strengthening cinema's role in cultural and social life.
In doing so, it seeks to foster a positive cultural environment in which artistic values can reach wider audiences and film professionals have more opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and contribute to their communities.
11 films showcasing the diversity of Vietnamese cinema
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| Eleven Vietnamese films will be screened free of charge as part of the “Hai Phong - Film Port” Forum. (Source: Organising Committee) |
The programme will take place at CGV Aeon Mall Hai Phong and Thong Nhat Cinema (Hai Duong Ward), featuring 11 Vietnamese films previously released in cinemas and spanning a wide range of genres and themes.
The selection includes “Trại buôn người”, “Địa đạo: Mặt trời trong bóng tối”, “Cục vàng của ngoại”, “Anh hùng”, “Mưa đỏ”, “Bảy tiên”, “Ốc mượn hồn”, “Truy tìm Long Diên Hương”, “Tử chiến trên không”, “Hẹn em ngày nhật thực” and “Mang mẹ đi bỏ”.
Together, these films offer a diverse picture of contemporary Vietnamese cinema, exploring subjects ranging from history and war to psychology, family relationships, action and everyday social life.
Productions such as “Mưa đỏ”, “Địa đạo: Mặt trời trong bóng tối” and “Tử chiến trên không” revisit historical narratives and defining moments through contemporary cinematic storytelling.
Meanwhile, “Cục vàng của ngoại” and “Mang mẹ đi bỏ” explore family bonds, personal relationships and issues closely connected to everyday life.
The variety of themes and storytelling approaches offers audiences a broad choice of films while introducing different facets of Vietnamese cinema to the public in Hai Phong.
The opening ceremony of the screening programme is scheduled for 9.30 am on 21 November at CGV Aeon Mall Hai Phong, with screenings continuing at both venues throughout 21, 22 and 23 November.
Connecting filmmakers with audiences
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| Screening schedule at CGV Aeon Mall Hai Phong and Thong Nhat Cinema (Hai Duong Ward). (Source: Organising Committee) |
A highlight of the programme will be opportunities for audiences to interact directly with directors, actors, producers and film crew members following selected screenings.
These exchanges will allow viewers to go beyond watching the films and meet the people behind them, gaining insights into the filmmaking process, professional experiences, character development and the messages each production seeks to convey.
For VFDA, combining screenings with discussions involving film professionals serves a purpose beyond promoting individual productions.
The initiative aims to broaden opportunities for filmmakers to engage professionally and socially, enabling them to share their experiences and communicate directly with audiences, thereby strengthening their role and standing in cultural life.
At the same time, it encourages viewers to become more actively involved in cultural activities rather than remaining passive recipients of artistic works, helping to foster a thoughtful, constructive and enriching environment for appreciating cinema.
The programme also illustrates how VFDA is putting its mission to promote film development into practice by facilitating the circulation of films, strengthening connections between filmmakers and audiences, and extending cinema's reach within the wider community.
Hai Phong's ambitions for cultural and film industry development
VFDA's collaboration with Hai Phong in organising the Forum reflects a shared desire to build meaningful connections between cinema and the locality, bring filmmakers and artists closer to the public, and create further opportunities for the development of Vietnam's film industry.
Hai Phong is undergoing significant development as it seeks to strengthen its position and identify new drivers of growth.
Within this process, developing cultural industries, including cinema, offers opportunities to expand the creative economy while promoting the city's distinctive identity, cultural heritage, people and appeal.
Through the Forum, VFDA hopes to work alongside Hai Phong to gradually create favourable conditions for cinema to play a greater role in the city's economic, cultural and social life.
These efforts also aim to strengthen links with filmmakers, artists and domestic and international partners, while making better use of the city's potential in film production, distribution and promotion.
The Forum's activities will also contribute to the implementation of Politburo Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, dated 7 January 2026, on the development of Vietnamese culture, while marking Vietnam Culture Day on 24 November.
Alongside the film screenings and exchanges with film crews, the Forum will feature activities aimed at film professionals and the wider film industry.
