On October 19, the Embassy of Italy in Viet Nam held a press conference to introduce Italian Film Week 2026. The event aims to bring outstanding works of contemporary Italian cinema to Vietnamese audiences.

Speaking at the press conference, Italian Ambassador to Viet Nam Marco Della Seta said that, alongside the classic works that have established Italian cinema's reputation worldwide, the country's film industry continues to evolve, with new ideas, stories and talents emerging. Through stories told on screen, audiences can gain a deeper understanding of Italian society, values and aspirations, transcending geographical distances and national borders.

Press conference introducing Italian Film Week in Viet Nam 2026. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

The Embassy of Italy in Viet Nam hopes that the film week will become a cultural exchange event with broad appeal, attracting not only those who already appreciate Italian cinema but also audiences discovering the country's film industry for the first time.

Director Antonio Termenini, Artistic Director of Italian Film Week in Viet Nam and Director of the Rome Asian Film Festival, said this year's program introduces Vietnamese audiences to works by both renowned directors such as Paolo Sorrentino and young filmmakers who are helping shape a new era of Italian cinema.

Screening schedule for Italian Film Week in Viet Nam 2026. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

Exhibition Celebrates 80 Years of Italian Women’s Stories and Achievements A photo and documentary exhibition celebrating the achievements and contributions of Italian women over the past eight decades opened at Casa Italia on June 11, offering Vietnamese and international audiences a glimpse into Italy’s social transformation through the stories of women. The event forms part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

Opera Masterpiece “La Traviata” to Be Staged in Vietnam with More Than 100 Italian Artists La Traviata - Giuseppe Verdi’s more than 170-year-old opera masterpiece - will first be staged by Ho Guom Opera House in coordination with Giuseppe Verdi Trieste Opera House and performed by more than 100 Italian artists on July 30 and 31, 2026.