Free European films for Vietnamese children

Animated film U from France.

Nhan Dan Online- Children and teenagers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City now have a chance to watch European film shows for free from May 16-22 in Hanoi and May 22-30 in Ho Chi Minh City.

The ten participating films come from Belgium (Wallonie-Brussels), Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom.

They include U from France, Miss Montigny from Belgium, The lost Treasure of the Knights Templar from Denmark, Sune’s Summer from Sweden, Emil and the Detective from Germany, Salvatore-This is life from Italy, Polleke  from the Netherlands, The Enchanted Wood from Spain, Pelicanman from Finland and Flushed Away from the UK.

These are some of the best European animated and feature films which are hoped to provide  hours of enjoyment and food for reflection for the young.

Miss Montigny from Belgium.

Organised by the Delegation of the European Commission to Vietnam, the Embassies of EU Member States Embassies and European Cultural Institutes, in collaboration with the Cinema Department, the annual European Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing films without violent content that enrich, inspire and entertain children and teenagers.

“Children of all ages greatly enjoy cinema — in particular on the big screen — and most also learn something in the process of being entertained. Whether it is animation, or the latest star-studded blockbuster, there is always something for kids to watch, enjoy, and discuss afterwards with their peers. We are proud to introduce this firework of cinematic diversity to Vietnamese audiences.” said  Sean Doyle, Ambassador-Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to Vietnam.

Films with Vietnamese dubbing, are screened at the National Cinema Centre in Hanoi and the New Galaxy Cinema in Ho Chi Minh City. Tickets are free of charge and can be collected at Goethe Institute, British Council in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City or L’ Espace in Hanoi and Galaxy Cinema in Ho Chi Minh City.

The event is part of a broader series of “Europe Days in Vietnam” events clustered around Europe Day (9 May).

By D.T


 


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