Opening of Belarus Film Days in Vietnam 2026
WVR - On the evening of June 26, in Hanoi, the Department of Cinema, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Belarus National Film Studio (Belarusfilm) and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, organized the opening ceremony of Belarus Film Days in Vietnam 2026.
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| Delegates attending the opening of Belarus Film Days in Vietnam 2026. (Source: Department of Cinema) |
Attending the ceremony were Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong; Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Vietnam Uladzimir Baravikou; General Director of the Belarus National Film Studio Dzmitry Siamionau; Director of the Department of Cinema Dang Tran Cuong;…
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong emphasized that after more than 30 years of diplomatic relations, the traditional friendship between Vietnam and Belarus has been increasingly developing. Vietnam-Belarus cooperation in political, economic, and cultural-social fields has been continuously strengthened, bringing many practical benefits to the people of both countries.
Implementing the results of the visit to Belarus by General Secretary and President To Lam (May 2025), and executing the Cultural Cooperation Program between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and the Ministry of Culture of Belarus for the period 2026 - 2028, the Belarus Film Days in Vietnam 2026, jointly organized by both parties, is an important cultural event. It introduces audiences to new and unique cinematic works from Belarus, promising to bring viewers profound emotions and memorable cinematic experiences.
With the goal of promoting extensive cooperation in the field of cinema – one of the most effective and practical means of cultural promotion, Deputy Minister Ta Quang Dong is confident that, in the context of Vietnamese cinema striving for sustainable integration and development, this Belarus Film Days event in Vietnam will create a strong bond between filmmakers and the wide audience of both countries.
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| Scene from the opening screening. (Source: Department of Cinema) |
Through this, it inspires, breathes new life, and motivates Vietnamese cinema to continue developing vigorously, creatively, and integrating more deeply with world cinema. This important cultural event has also become a vivid testament to the traditional friendship, further deepening cooperation in culture and cinema, while contributing to the development of the Vietnam-Belarus strategic partnership.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Vietnam Uladzimir Baravikou stated: “Cinema is a unique art form, a synthesis of literature, fine arts, theater, music, and modern technology. Cinema allows us to tell stories, convey emotions, and create new worlds through images and sound, thereby enriching and connecting the cultures of nations and peoples.
Belarus and Vietnam are no exception. Cinema, more than any other form of popular art, has the ability to convey information about our countries to a wide audience, helping us understand each other better and increasing interest in the culture, history, and traditions of each nation.”
“I believe that Belarus Film Days in Vietnam 2026 will significantly contribute to the development of Belarus-Vietnam relations in the new phase of the Strategic Partnership, becoming a highlight event and leaving a deep imprint in the chronicles of cooperation between the two countries,” said Ambassador Uladzimir Baravikou.
At the opening ceremony, the audience enjoyed the premiere of the film One for Two by director Ivan Pavlov, produced in 2026.
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| Audience attending the opening screening. (Source: Department of Cinema) |
The film is dedicated to two Belarusian heroes: pilots Andrei Nichiporchik and Nikita Kukonenko. On May 19, 2021, during a training flight in Baranovichi, a Yak-130 aircraft encountered a technical failure. The pilots controlled the out-of-control aircraft away from residential areas until the last moments to save the people, but they sacrificed their lives when the plane crashed into an empty field.
Within the framework of Belarus Film Days in Vietnam 2026, the public will continue to enjoy films such as The Song of Sirin by director Elena Turova; Berezinsky Biosphere by director Igor Byshnev; The Class Teacher by director Kirill Khaletsky; Turning Point by director Dmitry Soroka; The Black Castle by director Kirill Kuzin.
