Cuba documentary premiers, showing Vietnam today

The Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC) on September 17 released the documentary film Viaje al pais que ya no existe (Journey to a Country that no Longer Exists) by famous actress and filmmaker Isabel Santos in the capital city of Havana.

The film aspires to bring the current face of Vietnam today to the Cuban public and update their perception of Vietnam as it is engaged in its “Doi Moi” renovation process.

It is a tribute to ICAIC Latin American Newsreel’s cameraman, Ivan Nápoles who covered the ravages of the US war with Vietnam and his return some forty years later, a heart wrenching emotionally charged contrast that made him laugh and at times cry.

Vietnam Ambassador to Cuba Duong Minh conveyed his sincere appreciation to the filmmaking group for producing this special documentary which helps the Cuban public grasp a deeper understanding of Vietnam and its renovation process.

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