Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival debuts in Korea

"Vietnam Night" attracted the participation of more than 600 international guests, including directors of international film festivals, filmmakers, directors, distribution companies, artists...

The event also had the participation of director Nguyen Phan Quang Binh, artist couple Tran Thanh, Hari Won, Miss Thuy Tien...

Liên hoan phim quốc tế TPHCM ra mắt tại Hàn Quốc - 1 — The event "Vietnam Night" was held on the evening of October 9 within the framework of the Busan International Film Festival (Photo: Organizing Committee).

Mr. Nguyen Tan Kiet, Head of the Art Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports , delivered a welcome speech at the event. He assessed that HIFF will be an important event to bring Vietnamese cinema to the world, building a cultural bridge between countries through art.

"HIFF takes place from April 6-13, 2024 with many attractive and diverse activities, promising a time when Ho Chi Minh City is filled with a cinematic atmosphere. The city will welcome artists, guests from around the world and many tourists.

With the efforts of the Organizing Committee, the enthusiastic support and participation of experts, artists, film producers, distributors, etc., we hope that the first Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival will be successful and become a special film event in 2024 in Vietnam and Southeast Asia," said Mr. Nguyen Tan Kiet.

Liên hoan phim quốc tế TPHCM ra mắt tại Hàn Quốc - 2 — Miss Thuy Tien participates in "Vietnam Night" (Photo: Organizing Committee).

Also at the event, the HIFF Organizing Committee announced the position of Honorary President of HIFF to Mr. Kim Dong-ho, founder and former President of Busan International Film Festival. This is an important step in promoting cooperation and connection between international film festivals and bringing Vietnamese cinema to the world.

Mr. Kim Dong-ho expressed his support for HIFF and the Vietnamese film industry. He said: "Vietnam is developing rapidly both economically and culturally. I believe this is the right time to hold an international film festival in Ho Chi Minh City.

Korea and Vietnam have built a close relationship over many years and have achieved many important results in the process. I hope that the Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival will be a real success."

"Vietnam Night" also honored Vietnamese cinema activities in Busan. Previously, the program Let's Feast Vietnam won the Best Reality & Variety category at the ACA & Global OTT Awards within the framework of the Busan International Film Festival.

HIFF 2024 is the first international film festival held in Ho Chi Minh City, expected to attract the participation of many filmmakers, directors, actors, critics and film lovers from home and abroad.

HIFF 2024 is one of the activities within Ho Chi Minh City's strategy to develop the film industry, improve the quality and reputation of Ho Chi Minh City cinema.

Thereby contributing to promoting the image, culture and tourism of Ho Chi Minh City to international friends, turning the city into a Film City, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN Network).

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