Films such as “The Abandoned Field”, “The City at Dawn”, and others were screened free of charge at Nguyen Hue Walking Street on April 27 and 28, 2025. Notably, the documentary “Victory Vietnam” — “Chiến thắng của Việt Nam”, directed by Swedish filmmaker Bo Öhlén, was also presented to the public on this occasion.
This activity is organized by the Vietnam Film Institute in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports and several other units.
Specifically, on the evening of April 27, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, at Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports will host a screening of "The Abandoned Field", directed by Vuong Hong Sen in 1979.
On the evening of April 28, during the same time frame, there will be a public interaction with the film crew of “The Tunnel” by director Bui Thac Chuyen, followed by a community screening of the documentary “The City at Dawn.”
Notably, the documentary “Victory Vietnam,” which portrays the heartfelt solidarity of the Swedish people towards the Vietnamese people, will also be screened.
Audience Enthusiastically Participates in the Public Film Screening
According to Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Thuý, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, the city is committed to creating an attractive atmosphere and favorable conditions to ensure the success of the film program.
Through the vibrant public space of Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the vivid images captured in these films serve as a bridge connecting the past, present, and future—offering audiences inspiration, emotional resonance, and renewed confidence in the nation's future. These stories aim to fuel the aspiration for Vietnam to rise strongly and stand shoulder to shoulder with the great powers of the five continents, as President Ho Chi Minh once dreamed.
In addition, the documentary “The Road Ahead”, organized by the Vietnam Film Institute, will be screened at the General Science Library of Ho Chi Minh City at two time slots—9:00–11:00 AM and 3:00–5:00 PM—through April 29.
From May 5 to 8, during the same time slots, the documentaries “Some Footage of the Liberation of Saigon” and “Saigon Rejoices in Victory” will also be shown.
Source: VOV – Voice of Vietnam
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