Organised by the Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation in Viet Nam, the event aims to provide a platform for cultural exchange through cinema, bringing the creativity and humanistic values of Francophone filmmaking closer to Vietnamese audiences.
The programme features seven films spanning a variety of genres, from social dramas and comedies to animation and arthouse cinema. The selections offer diverse perspectives on life, family relationships, the pursuit of freedom, and the journey of self-discovery.
Among the highlights is “Cap Farewell,” directed by Vanja d’Alcantara, which follows a young woman’s efforts to rebuild family ties and overcome the emotional wounds of her past. The film won the Grand Prize at Critics’ Week during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Meanwhile, “Les Baronnes” offers a humorous and heartwarming story about friendship, solidarity, and the determination of older women to pursue their dreams.
“On vous croit” explores child custody and protection through an emotionally compelling narrative, while “Nino dans la nuit” portrays the struggles, aspirations, and coming-of-age experiences of young people.
For younger audiences and families, the programme “The Princess and the Nightingale” presents three poetic animated short films conveying messages about freedom, courage, and the beauty of the natural world.
According to the schedule, screenings will take place at the National Cinema Centre, 87 Lang Ha Street, Ha Noi, from October 23 to 26, and at DCine Ben Thanh, 6 Mac Dinh Chi Street, Ho Chi Minh City, from October 25 to 28.
In Hue, screenings will be held on October 27 and 28 at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, 39 Nguyen Hue Street.
All films will be screened in their original languages with Vietnamese and English subtitles. Admission is free.
Through cinematic stories reflecting everyday life and universal human values, the ninth Wallonie-Bruxelles Film Week is expected not only to enrich Viet Nam’s artistic landscape but also to foster cultural exchange and deepen mutual understanding between Vietnamese audiences and Belgium’s French-speaking community.
