The film "Dao cua dan ngu cu” (or ‘The Way Station’) by director Hong Anh was honored on November 11, with the Efebo D’Oro Miglior film tratto da un libro (Best film based on a book) at the International Efebo d'Oro (Golden Efebo) Award’ award ceremony.
A scene from the film
"The Way Station”.
The International Efebo d’Oro Award, which is organised by
the Research Centre for Cinema and Narrative, was started in November 1978 to
counter the decline of cinema due to television. From its foundation to 2013,
the prize’s ceremony was hosted in the city of Agrigento, then it was moved to
Palermo, Italy.
Every year, the Efebo d’Oro awards a filmmaker for the best
film based on a literary work. The prize has also been officially recognized by
the Italian Ministry of Heritage and Culture.
Earlier, the film ‘The Way Station’ received eight
nominations at the ASEAN International Film Festival and Awards. It was also
honored with the "Best Film” Award, "Best Actor” for Pham Hong Phuoc and
"Best Director of Photography” for People’s Artists Ly Thai Dung at the ASEAN
International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA Award) 2017 in Malaysia.
It was honoured with the Special Jury Prize at the Eurasia
International Film Festival 2017.
In addition, it also was screened on the Vietnam Night at
the 70th Cannes Film Festival and during a Vietnamese movie week in Spain, May
2017.
The movie is adapted from writer Do Phuoc Tien’s story
titled "Dao cua dan ngu cu” depicting the confusion and uncertainty of the
characters in their journey to look for happiness and the meaning of life.
Source: NDO
The 10th art festival for the armed forces, youths and students of Hoa Binh province celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Day wrapped up on April 25.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.
