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| For Ha Van Chinh and his colleagues, the essential equipment for each trip consists of boxes containing projectors, which they transport by motorbike. |
Having a new movie adds to the joy.
Having previously traveled to remote highland villages by motorbike to show films, the steep, potholed dirt road to Khau Phoong village in Bang Van commune did not discourage Ha Van Chinh, a member of the mobile film screening team of the Provincial Cultural Center.
Having spent over 10 years working in remote villages showing films, Chính and his colleagues have become accustomed to the steep, rocky, and slippery mountain roads. Whenever the villagers see two people on a motorbike carrying a projector, a generator, and a speaker into the village, they know they'll get to watch a free movie that evening.
Mr. Ha Van Chinh shared: "My family lives in Cho Moi commune, more than 100km from Bang Van, but I'm used to going to film screenings far from home. We are in charge of screenings in 5 communes: Bang Van, Thuong Quan, Ngan Son, Na Phac, and Hiep Luc. The difficult roads aren't as scary as the rain, wind, and storms, when we have to protect the equipment of the agency serving the people. Whenever people in Khau Phoong village know that a film screening team is coming, they usually prepare dinner very early so they can eat and then go to watch the movie. That day, the highland village is more lively and brighter with laughter, chatter, and flashlight beams from all directions leading to the screening site. Older people usually arrive later, while children arrive early to watch children's music and cartoons."
Mr. Trieu Van Quynh, an elderly resident of Khau Phoong village, said: "Every time film crews come to serve the people, we are very happy. We really like many of the films, especially historical ones." In Hop Thanh village, Xuan Duong commune, as soon as the sun sets, the mobile film screening team in charge of the area is already present to prepare for a film screening in the village. From connecting electricity, setting up speakers, testing the projector, and running sound tests… everything is done meticulously and with dedication.
Having done this job for over 10 years, Trung Duc Truong, a propagandist for the film screening team, still feels excited to serve the villagers. He said: "We usually arrive in the morning to go with the village head to inform the people about the films we show in the evening. In the afternoon, we set up the equipment, speakers, and projection screen. In the evening, we show cartoons to the children in the village first, then we show feature films and documentaries for the adults."
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| Residents of Khau Phoong village, Bang Van commune, watch the mobile film screening. |
Currently, films and videos from mobile film screening teams under the Provincial Cultural Center remain a legitimate and effective channel for disseminating information to the people. The Center currently has 9 film screening teams, including 6 teams showing films on small screens, 2 teams showing films on widescreens, and 1 team in charge of the people's cinema in the provincial center.
According to the plan, this year the Center will conduct 1,382 film screenings, including 1,000 screenings for people in mountainous areas. Currently, 6 small-screen film projection teams are regularly carrying out their duties, staying in remote villages to screen films in the northern mountainous communes of the province.
The films screened are related to historical events or major national and provincial holidays. The main propaganda content focuses on the Party's guidelines and policies, the State's laws and regulations, examples of good people and good deeds, and advanced models in labor, production, and learning.
Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, Head of Hop Thanh village, Xuan Duong commune, expressed: "Through mobile film screenings, a lot of information has been disseminated to the people, helping village heads like us to more easily promote the implementation of the new rural development program, new government policies, and new Party guidelines."
Despite the hard work, the income of mobile film projection and propaganda officers is not high; some officers only earn just over 6 million VND per month including salary and allowances. However, due to their responsibility and dedication to the development of culture in the highlands, the film projection officers of the Provincial Cultural Center remain persistent in their profession.
Mr. Trang Truong Bac, a member of the film screening team, shared: "There were times when we went to screen films in villages without access to the national power grid, so we had to bring a generator. The equipment had to be transported by motorbike across streams and narrow dirt roads through the forest, which was very difficult. But when we reached the village and saw the children excitedly shouting, 'Ah! There's a film screening tonight!', it gave us even more joy and motivation to better serve the people in these remote villages."
Ms. Hoang Thi Hien, Deputy Director of the Provincial Cultural Center, further shared: "Despite facing many difficulties regarding living conditions and transportation, the film projection staff are always dedicated and responsible to their profession. The unit always encourages them to complete their tasks well. We also hope that the province will have more suitable mechanisms to encourage cultural staff of the Center who are doing specialized work in remote and disadvantaged areas."
Quietly and persistently, mobile film screenings are contributing to the development of cultural life in remote highland villages. The people's acceptance is the driving force that motivates those working in mobile film screenings to tirelessly bring the light of culture to these remote villages.
Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/van-hoa/202508/mang-phim-ve-ban-6537d80/
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