Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnamese film to be screened at Asian Festival

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Vietnamese film to be screened at Asian Festival | Look At Vietnam

“When Autumn Sunlight Comes” (Khi Nang Thu Ve), directed by Bui Trung Hai, will be screened at the Third Eye Asian Film Festival in Mumbai, India, on December 4-10.

A scene from the movie.

The film festival, held annually by the Asian Film Foundation, is a chance for filmmakers, cinematography researchers and the public to get an insight into the Asian film industry.

About 100 films from 24 countries around the world, including those by well-known directors such as Kim Ki-Duk (the Republic of Korea), Jahar Panahi (Iran) and Nagisa Oshima (Japan) are being shown at the festival.

“When Autumn Sunlight Comes” won a Gold Remi Award for Best First Feature Film at the Houston International Film Festival in the US in April, 2008.

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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.