Organizing the photo exhibition "Ho Chi Minh City grows with the country through a cinematic perspective"

On October 20, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No. 3701/QD - BVHTTDL on Promulgating the Plan to organize the Photo Exhibition "Ho Chi Minh City rises with the country through the perspective of cinema" within the framework of the 24th Vietnam Film Festival.

Pursuant to Decision No. 3254/QD-BVHTTDL dated September 10, 2025 of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism approving the Project on Organizing the 24th Vietnam Film Festival; At the request of the Director of the Department of Cinema and the Director of the Vietnam Film Institute;... The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a Decision to promulgate the Plan to organize the Photo Exhibition "Ho Chi Minh City rises with the country through the perspective of cinema" within the framework of the 24th Vietnam Film Festival.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism assigned the Vietnam Film Institute to preside over and coordinate with relevant units to organize the photo exhibition " Ho Chi Minh City rises with the country through a cinematic perspective" within the framework of the 24th Vietnam Film Festival.

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The exhibition is organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025). Responding to the 24th Vietnam Film Festival in 2025, held in Ho Chi Minh City. Exploiting and spreading historical and cultural values ​​through the display and dissemination of documents and cinematographic materials archived at the Vietnam Film Institute, along with images and artifacts collected from cinema artists, the Department of Culture and Sports, the Department of Tourism , Radio - Television and the Ho Chi Minh City Cinema Association. Thereby, introducing and promoting the image of Ho Chi Minh City in the stages of fighting to defend the Fatherland, building, innovating, integrating and developing with the country.

At the same time, preserve and promote the value of valuable cinematographic works and documents, contributing to preserving the historical and cultural memories of Ho Chi Minh City through the perspective of cinematic art. Bringing the public, especially the people of Ho Chi Minh City, the opportunity to enjoy valuable cinematographic works, while promoting the image of a beautiful, hospitable and dynamic city.

With the theme "Ho Chi Minh City rises with the country through a cinematic perspective", the exhibition is scheduled to take place from November 21 to 25, 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City.

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The exhibition is expected to introduce about 250 printed images extracted from documents and film works archived at the Vietnam Film Institute; documents and film works collected from the Department of Culture and Sports, Department of Tourism, Radio - Television, Ho Chi Minh City Cinema Association about filming locations, people, life, innovation, integration and development process of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City through the main contents including:

First content: The period of Liberation of the South and National Reunification (1945 - 1975), the exhibition images are expected to be printed from a number of feature films and documentaries reflecting the struggle for Liberation of the South and National Reunification in cinematographic works: Battle of Moc Hoa, Tra Vinh Campaign, Joyful Victory of Saigon, May Faces, Independence Day September 2, 1975 in Ho Chi Minh City, some images of the liberation of Saigon in the films: First Love, Rising Wind, Monsoon Season, Wild Fields, Flipped Cards, Saigon Special Forces, Saigon Liberation, Tunnels.

Content 2: The period of national construction and development (1976 - 1985), the exhibition images are expected to be printed from a number of feature films and documentaries reflecting the construction process and changes of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City after the country's reunification in cinematographic works such as: National Festival, Saigon in the early days of liberation, Saigon Rain, Saigon through the eyes of foreigners, The city of each of us, The last sin, Far and near, The bitter taste of love...

Content 3: The period of innovation, integration and development (1986 - 2025), the exhibition images are expected to be printed from a number of feature films and documentaries such as: Chung cu, Gai nhay, Co Ba Sai Gon, Giac mo My, Goc nho Sai Gon, Trinh thuy tinh cuon cua mot khach... Collecting images from the Department of Culture and Sports, Department of Tourism, Television Station, Ho Chi Minh City Cinema Association and a number of individuals and related agencies with content about the process of innovation, development, integration, economic, political and social achievements that Ho Chi Minh City has achieved after 50 years of liberation.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requires that exhibition activities be organized in a form appropriate to the actual situation, ensuring solemnity, practicality, effectiveness, focus, safety, and the correct purpose and meaning of the Project to Organize the 24th Vietnam Festival in particular and current regulations in general.

The Chief of Office of the Ministry, Director of the Department of Cinema, Director of the Department of Planning and Finance, Director of the Vietnam Film Institute and Heads of relevant agencies and units are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/to-chuc-trien-lam-anh-thanh-pho-ho-chi-minh-vuon-minh-cung-dat-nuoc-qua-goc-nhin-dien-anh-20251020155930117.htm