Following recent permission from the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the French Institute of Viet Nam (L’Espace) is running screenings of 16 high quality renowned classic and modern French movies in Viet Nam from 1 April to 31 December.

Scene of a French film (Source: L’Espace)

Screenings are underway in 11 cities and provinces across Viet Nam, namely Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Lao Cai, Hue, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat and Can Tho.

As per request by the Ministry, screenings should only take place once the COVID-19 pandemic is fully brought under control in the aforementioned localities, and all compulsory safety measures against the deadly virus are required to be strictly observed.

Reporting by HA THU – Translating by A.T