Opening Ceremony of the 24th Vietnam Film Festival Live on VTV2

by VTV Times20 November 2025 Last updated at 16:27 PM

VTV.vn - The opening ceremony, held at the Independence Palace (Ho Chi Minh City), brought together a large gathering of artists and filmmakers, promising a vibrant start to this year’s cinematic celebration.

This year’s 24th Vietnam Film Festival welcomes the participation of numerous prominent artists, actors, directors, and influential figures from the culture and entertainment industries. The opening night  is set  to be a visual a  spectacle stunning, featuring a series of special performances by popular singers and performing groups. The lineup features well-known artists such as Meritorious Artist Cao Minh, Ha Tran, Hoang Bach, Trong Hieu, Hoang Dung, Duc Phuc, Anh Tu, Lena, Orange, Nguyen Hung, Han Sara, Pittu Quyen, Lamoon, Yuno Bigboi, and many others.

Opening Ceremony of the 24th Vietnam Film Festival  Live  on VTV2 - Ảnh 1.

Artists featured during the opening night.

The red carpet event will host nearly 1,200 artists and actors from provinces nationwide. An estimated 4,000 complimentary tickets will be made available  to  cinephiles. Notably, members from numerous film crews will also walk the red carpet, representing productions such as Red Rain, The Tunnel: The Sun in the Shadows, Mai, The Avenging Quartet, Airborne, The Billion-Dollar Kiss, Detective Kien: The Headless Case, The Ancestral House, Leaving Mother Behind, Getting Rich with Ghosts: The Diamond Battle, Echoes Across the Ocean, Grandma on the Run, Sister-in-Law, The Prince of Bac Lieu, The Moon of Childhood, and The Kaleidoscope: Chasing the Ghost.

With the motto “Vietnamese Cinema - Sustainable Development and Global Integration in the New Era”, this year’s festival aims to honor outstanding cinematic works, encourage creativity, and strengthen connections between Vietnamese cinema and the international community.

The 24th Vietnam Film Festival comprises   a series of events designed to provide a platform for interaction among artists, audiences, policymakers, and investors. This year's festival is even more special    as Ho Chi Minh City has officially joined UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in the field of film.

The opening ceremony will be broadcast live on November 21 at 08:00 PM on VTV2. Please stay tuned!

Side Events of the 24th Vietnam Film Festival

Film Week Celebrating the 24th Vietnam Film Festival, is held across multiple provinces and cities nationwide from November 15 to 20, offering audiences broad access to Vietnamese cinema.

Photo Exhibition “Ho Chi Minh City Rising with the Nation Through the Lens of Cinema”: Taking place from November 21 to 25, the exhibition showcases the city’s beauty through the medium of moving images.

Talk Show “Developing the Film Industry in the New Era”:   managers and experts will gather to discuss sustainable development strategies for the industry.

Workshop “Current Situation and Solutions to Attract Film Crews to Localities”: Focusing on building localities as appealing filming destinations.

Workshop “Promoting the Value of Archived Moving-Image Materials Today”

Highlighting the importance of film archiving and restoration in the modern context.

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