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Journey of Learning and Practice
“Journey of Learning and Practice” is the first program marking the cooperation between Varan Vietnam and White Light Cinéhub. In the future, we hope to widely introduce more documentary films produced by Varan Vietnam, along with films from the workshops organized by Ateliers Varan and Varan Vietnam throughout 20 years of operation in Vietnam.
The selection of three films in this program authentically and polyphonically reflects cuts of contemporary life, works that reveal rare perspectives and contribute to shifting public awareness of the documentary film genre.
In addition, the program on November 23rd will also feature a post-screening Q&A session with people behind The unseen studio.
ROGRAM INFORMATION
Dates: November 22–23, 2025
• Venue: White Light Cinéhub (3rd Floor, COMPLEX 01 – No. 29, Alley 31, Lane 167 Tây Sơn, Hanoi)
• Coupon: 80,000 VND/person (includes one drink)
• Registration link: https://forms.gle/y4vAnXUTYPfzCnHT9 (limited to 36 participants per session)
• Language: Vietnamese with English subtitles.
For Children of the Mist, the film’s languages are H’Mong and Vietnamese with English subtitles.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Session 1: November 22nd (19:30 – 21:40)
• Screening: Children of the Mist – Hà Lệ Diễm (92’)
• Talk: Meet Varan Vietnam’s three generations of filmmakers: Phạm Thị Hảo, Hà Lệ Diễm & Nguyễn Ánh (40’)
Session 2: November 23rd (15:00 – 16:30)
• Screening: The unseen studio – Nguyễn Thiên Ân & Mr. Toàn – Nguyễn Hồ Bảo Nghi (61’)
• Talk: Nguyễn Thiên Ân, Ly Nguyễn and the two main characters: Nhân and Phát (30’)
Details at the event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1G3NKTrKH1/
Times
Nov 22 | Nov 23, 2025
White Light Cinéhub (3rd Floor, COMPLEX 01 – No. 29, Alley 31, Lane 167 Tây Sơn, Hanoi)
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