Jean Le Gall, from the bourgeoisie, ambitious, leads a political and literary career. For actress Janine Garnier, he abandons his wife and children Janine left her family, modest communist activists, to live her life. At the request of Jean’s wife, she leaves him, then becomes an adviser to a textile group where she must solve …

Three tales, three ages, three worlds. At the time of Ancient Egypt, a young king becomes the first black pharaoh to deserve the hand of his loved one. During the French Middle Ages, a mysterious wild boy steals from the rich to give to the poor. In the 18th century Turkey, a prince of pastries …

A single mother and a married man become lovers. They agreed to only see each other for an affair and to have no romantic hopes, knowing full well that the relationship has no future. However, they are more and more surprised by their understanding, their complicity, and the well-being they experience together. [French audio – …

A young man is sent to “La Maca”, a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with the rising of the red moon, he is designated by the Boss to be the new “Roman” and must tell a story to the other prisoners. Learning what fate awaits …

10 species of animals, among so many others, are born, live, and become accustomed to each other along beside a river. The long-eared owl takes flight to be born a second time and to tame the night. The great-crested grebe moves back and forth in its fishing territory, becoming invisible and dancing with the seaweed. …

If Hanoi Pride were a child, then the organizations, groups, and communities are the village that has given it wings and accompanied it on its journey to maturity. From different lands, we bring our own unique stories, aspirations, and dreams. But when those dreams are persistently connected, they weave together a common home—a place where …

This animated film follows elderly Frenchwoman Madame Souza as she becomes involved in international intrigue when her grandson, Champion, a professional cyclist, is kidnapped and taken abroad. Joined by her faithful dog, Bruno, Souza embarks on a journey to find Champion, and stumbles across unlikely allies in the form of three sisters who are veterans …

In Paris during the 1950s, a talented duo leans over a large white sheet and brings to life a mischievous boy named Little Nicholas. As the adventures of the fictional character unfolds, he makes his way into his creators’ world. [French audio – English/ Vietnamese Subtitles] ••• FRENCH CINEMA RENDEZ-VOUS is a new weekly event …

Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, decided to challenge the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, building a lavish palace in the desert in three months. If she succeeds, he will have to publicly admit that the people of Egypt are the greatest of all peoples. To do this, Cleopatra called upon Numérobis, an energetic avant-garde architect. The latter, …

A household is turned upside-down when a wealthy villager picks an independent-minded woman to be his sixth wife. [French audio – English/ Vietnamese Subtitles] ••• FRENCH CINEMA RENDEZ-VOUS is a new weekly event that will introduce French cinema’s richness and diversity with a different film every Monday at COMPLEX 01, Hanoi. ● 19:30 Every Monday …

Juliette and Carmen, two sisters, discover a secret passage to The Kingdom of Air Currents, their favourite book. Transformed into cats and separated from each other, they will have to show temerity and daring to find each other again. [French audio – English/ Vietnamese Subtitles] ••• FRENCH CINEMA RENDEZ-VOUS is a new weekly event that …

Hear ye, hear ye! FurGIV would like to announce that the theme for FurGIV 2025 has been approved by Lam and the team themselves! With its root as a Vietnamese furry event, one of our goals is to bring the beauty and culture of Vietnamese people to others. And what would be more aligned with …

SITCOMVERSE: WHEN FRIENDS MEET THE GANG If sitcoms were your life, this would be the biggest crossover episode ever! Three sitcom universes – Distinct experience zones – A one-of-a-kind game fair! This time, join the Central Perk Team and step wide open into the sitcom multiverse where Friends, How I Met Your Mother, and The …

Official Introduction to the Event ‘Moonlit Stories 2025: Carving Connections – We Grow Up with Our Country’ MOONLIT STORIES is an annual community event series organized by Lionbooks during the Mid-Autumn Festival, inspired by the book series of the same name published by Lionbooks. The event series includes displays of artifacts, book illustrations (exhibitions), experiential …

TRENDY STREET: CITY POP-UP – A Creative City Pops Up in the Heart of Hanoi Right in the heart of Hanoi, a new “city” is about to pop up – vibrant, edgy, and full of inspiration. City Pop-Up is more than just a fair; it’s a dynamic playground of contemporary street culture – where fashion, …

Cherbourg, November 1957 Madame Emery and her daughter, Geneviève, run a store called The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Geneviève is in love with Guy, a mechanic working in a garage When her mother learns of the relationship, she disapproves Guy live with his aunt, who is seriously ill He is called to do his military service …

Stéphane decides to move to the beautiful Cantal mountains to reconnect with his eight-year-old daughter Victoria, who has been mute since her mother’s death. During a walk in the forest, a shepherd gives Victoria a puppy named Mystery, who will gradually give her a taste for life again. But very quickly, Stéphane discovers that the …

Mikael, an after hours doctor working in the slums of Paris, attempts to quit his life of lies, extramarital affairs and drug trafficking to take his destiny back into his own hands. [French audio – English/ Vietnamese Subtitles] ••• FRENCH CINEMA RENDEZ-VOUS is a new weekly event that will introduce French cinema’s richness and diversity …