Local Vietnamese life portrayed by French animated films

When they first visited as tourists in 2002, they were instantly seduced by the country's beauty. The love they felt for Vietnam motivated them to make animated short films inspired by daily life. And now, their 4 animated short films are being shown for the first time in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city.

Red River, Cold coffee and Hello Boss are three cartoons about Vietnamese life. Many aspects of life are depicted sensitively by the two directors Stephanie Lansaque and Francois Leroy. Their unique style, which combines drawings done by hand and digitally with videos and photos, accompanied by traditional music, mesmerised the audience.

Directors Stephanie Lansaque and Francois Leroy came to Vietnam the first time 15 years ago as tourists. They immediately fell in love with the very simple and friendly Vietnam and decided to make cartoons about this vivid country. Currently, they are working on their next movie.

"We are making the 5^th film about Vietnam, with photos shot in Vietnam and the context of Hanoi's old quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake. However, it’s going to be a little different from previous ones, as there is no human character, but a dog. I hope the cartoon is warmly welcomed by audiences", director Francois Leroy said.

Every year, the two directors visit Vietnam, staying for 3-6 months to make films. Vietnamese audiences can expect more of their artworks which portray Vietnam’s local life and culture in the near future.