Screening of “La Meurtrissure – Painful Loss” and Meeting with the Author

Fri 11 Jul 2014, 2 – 4.30 pm
Hall on 3rd floor, Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA)
53 Nguyen Du, Hanoi

From the organizer:

You are invited to the screening of “Hoàng Sa – Việt Nam: nỗi đau mất mát” (“Vietnam Hoang Sa – La Meurtrissure” in French and “La Meurtrissure – Painful Loss” in French-English) (59 mins) and the meeting with the film author: André Menras – Hồ Cương Quyết.

Synopsis: The films depicts Vietnamese fishermen as heroes who cling to the sea and help defend our country’s sovereignty.  The women even sacrifices much more when their husband and brother struggle with the sea. The spiritual life is featured through the wind tomb and festivals to remind about Hoang Sa team found in 17th century.

André Menras – Hồ Cương Quyết is a dual citizen of France and Vietnam.

Language: Vietnamese only.

Free admission.