Screening of “Hard Rails across a Gentle River” Documentaries

Thu 16 Apr 2015, 7.30 pm
Hanoi Cinematheque

From Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH):

This month, FVH proudly introduce to you “Hard rails across a gentle river” from Hanoi Doclab.

“Hard Rails Across A Gentle River” (2010) is probably the best 45 minute cultural tour of this city you’ll ever have. It brings together four short-documentaries on the iconic Long Bien bridge area by different Vietnamese film-makers from Hanoi DOCLAB. We chat with vendors, laugh a little at tourists, get our kit off with the “special swimmers” (wanna find some familiar European nude beach? We have it here). In the evening, we spy on kissing couples – from a safe distance. We talk with the people of this city and see what makes them tick. And in doing so, the city – or at least one important part of it – starts to make sense. A precious gift for all us “người nước ngoài”. Four directors will tell you stories about life and sure they will bring you from joy to tear.

We don’t say this lightly, but for long-term Hanoi residents, this is a must-see.

The films total time 45 minutes. There will be a question and answer session afterwards with our Director from Doclab.

Language: Vietnamese with English subtitles

Tickets: 150,000 VND

Limit: 90 participants. To reserve seats contact Hang: [email protected]

Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive our email. Please pick up and pay for your tickets on the evening of the event at the cinema (7:00 to 7:15 pm). As a courtesy to those on the waiting list please cancel if you can’t come (phone 090 602 0960). Reserved seating tickets are allocated on a first come – first served basis. We don’t pre-book seating but if you come early you can pick your favorite seats.

Watch the series’ trailer: