Vietnam took part in the Asia Film Festival 2012 organized by the embassies of Asian countries in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from June 1-10.

The event showcased entries from ten countries and territories including the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan, China, India, Oman, Pakistan, Iran, Palestine, Indonesia and Vietnam.   

The Vietnamese film, “Dung Dot” (Don’t burn) directed by Dang Nhat Minh, was well received by the international audience, as well as the Korean, Pakistani and Indian ambassadors.

“Dung Dot” is based on the diary of a young female doctor who worked in a field hospital for the liberation fighters from 1968 until her death in 1970. A US military officer found the diary and saved it for 35 years before he was able to return it to her mother in Hanoi in 2005. The diary caused a sensation when it was published in Vietnam.

At the film festival's opening ceremony, the Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Information, Youth, Culture and Sports, praised the embassies for contributing to cultural diversity in Tanzania.

He also said Tanzania hopes to strengthen cooperation with Asia in culture and sports, particularly cinematography.

Source: VOV