The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) wrapped up on November 11 with the Best Feature Film Prize going to “Hard Shell”, a film from Iran.
The Best Actor in a Feature Film goes to Payman Maadi from Iran’s “Hard Shell” while The Best Actress in a Feature Film is presented to Tiina Tauraite from Estonia’s “8 Views of Lake Biwa.” (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)﷽ - The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF) wrapped up on November 11 with the Best Feature Film Prize going to “Hard Shell”, a film from Iran.
The movie also won the award for both Best Director and the Best Actor. The piece, written and directed by Majid-Reza Mostafavi, tells of a teenager who falls in love with a performer who used to be a tightrope walker in the circus but she’s banned due to an order made by the authorities. Her father, is a foreman of a donkey farm, who finds out the donkeys are missing and then he uncovers terrible secrets of corruption.
Estonian “8 Views of Lake Biwa”'s actress Tiina Tauraite took the Best Actress at HANIFF with the film also winning the Jury Award for the best feature-length film.
In the Best Short Film category, “Colombian A Bird Flew” was honoured and Iran director Nasim Forough was given the title the Best Director. The Jury Award for the best short film went to Cambodian entry "The Rubber Tappers".
The Asian Film Commission Network (AFCNet) award was given to Russian film "Liar".
Vietnamese actress Ngoc Xuan received "Promising Young Actress" for her role in the film "Ngay Xua Co Mot Chuyen Tinh" (Once Upon A Love Story).
Bangladeshi's "Red Lights Blue Angels" by Afsana Mimi and Turkish Rahma by Faysal Soysal were winners at Project Market section.
The winning cinematic works stood out from 117 films among over 500 entries from 51 countries and territories.
Taking place from November 7 to 11, the festival is a cultural event, aiming to honour excellent cinematic works with high artistic value, humanity, and creativity as well as encourage new talents and new outstanding works of world cinema. It was also designed as an opportunity to help Vietnamese cinema integrate into the international cinema market while promoting the land and people of Vietnam to international friends./.
The 7th Hanoi International Film Festival 2024 (HANIFF VII) themed “Cinema: Soaring Creativity” opened on November 7 evening, with a series of attractive events.
A total of 42 Vietnamese movies will compete in three categories, namely feature films, short films, and contemporary Vietnam films, at the upcoming seventh Hanoi International Film Festival (HANIFF VII), according to the organising board.
The Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA) in collaboration with relevant agencies inaugurated the Vietnam – Da Nang Film Festival (DANAFF) booth at the Asian Content & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on October 5, as part of the ongoing 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
