Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam to get Panorama of French Cinema

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Vietnam to get Panorama of French Cinema

PARIS -- Unifrance will take a taste of France to Vietnam when the second Panorama of French Cinema kicks off there Monday.The French film promotion organization will premiere six Gallic titles and bring famous French faces to town to promote that country's cinema, Unifrance said Thursday.Emmanuelle Beart will present the comedy "Disco" alongside the film's director, Fabien Ontiente. Unifrance vp Eric Neve, UGC International's Adeline Falampin and Roland Husson, international director of France's state film body the CNC, also will be in attendance. This year's selection of films includes Francois Desagnat and Thomas Sorriaux's "15 ans et demi," Eric Besnard's "Cash," Guillaume Ivernel and Arthur Qwak's "Dragon Hunters," Jean-Paul Salome's "Female Agents" and Jean-Patrick Benes and Allan Mauduit's "Vilaine." The event, in partnership with Megastar cinemas, will be held in Hanoi from Monday-Wednesday; in Ho Chi Minh City from Wednesday-Oct. 24; in Da-Nang from Oct. 27-28; and in Haiphong from Oct. 29-30

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.