Free children's film screening week in Hanoi.

Scene from the film "Ronja (1984)" directed by Tage Danielsson.

To celebrate International Children's Day on June 1st, the Vietnam Film Institute, in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy, is organizing the Vietnam-Sweden Children's Film Week. The event will take place from June 1st to June 5th, 2026 at the Ngoc Khanh Cinema, Vietnam Film Institute (523 Kim Ma Street, Giang Vo District, Hanoi ).

According to the organizers, this is a meaningful cultural event aimed at introducing outstanding children's films from both countries to the public. The program contributes to strengthening cultural exchange, cultivating aesthetic appreciation, and nurturing the souls of children through works rich in humanistic values. During the five days of the film week, the organizers will screen a total of 14 films free of charge, including three feature films from Swedish cinema and eleven Vietnamese animated films, for audiences under 16 years old.

The opening ceremony of the film week will take place at 8:30 AM on June 1st at Ngoc Khanh Cinema. Audiences will enjoy two opening films: the Vietnamese animated film "The Fox Gets What He Deserves" (produced in 1960) directed by Le Minh Hien, and the Swedish feature film "Pippi Longstocking" (produced in 1969) directed by Olle Hellbom.

In the following days, young audiences will enjoy a series of educational Vietnamese animated films such as: "The Great Emperor's Journey" by Meritorious Artist Trinh Lam Tung; "The Story of Giong", "The Kitten", "The Toad", "The Miracle of Resurrection", "The Talking Magpie" by People's Artist Ngo Manh Lan. In addition, there will be new films produced in 2024 including "The Spoiled Chicken Feather", "Neighbors", "The Caterpillar Transforms into a Butterfly" by People's Artist Pham Ngoc Tuan and "The Warm Lamp".

The Swedish film industry also presented two popular feature films adapted from classic children's stories by author Astrid Lindgren: "Ronja the Bandit's Daughter" and "The Lion Brothers".

A notable highlight of the program is the book launch and quiz game related to the character Pippi Longstocking. On the opening day, Kim Dong Publishing House will introduce the Vietnamese editions of the famous comic books by author Astrid Lindgren that have been adapted into films. Simultaneously, a mini-game program centered around the "Pippi Longstocking" film promises to provide a vibrant and enriching cultural experience for children this summer.

NGUYEN MANH (compiled)

Source: https://baohaiphong.vn/tuan-chieu-phim-thieu-nhi-mien-phi-tai-ha-noi-543936.html