On Saturday 18th April 2009 TPD will organize a film screening A Bittersweet Life and a topical discussion on director Kim Jee-woon.

Time: 2.00 p.m. Saturday 18th April 2009

Venue: TPD Center – 22A Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

Content:

     2.00 p.m.: Introduction about director Kim Jee-woon

     2.45 p.m.: Film screening A Bittersweet Life

About Kim Jee-woon:

Kim Jee-won is one of the most impressive and successful filmmakers of today Korean cinema. With 5 feature films and several short films all various genres including action, drama, comedy, family, horror and even Western, Kim Jee-won has successively  made his audience surprised.

Short films are considered first-hand experience of young filmmakers as they equip young filmmakers with the fundamental practice to further their professional development. On Saturday 11th April 2009 TPD Center will organize the screening of 4 short films made by young filmmakers.

Time: 14:00 Saturday 11th April 2009

Venue: TPD Center (2nd floor) - 22A Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

Activities:

• Screening:

Mong - Director: Nguyen Quang Minh

Con Lat Dat - Director: Thieu Ha Quang Nghia

Hoi am may lanh - Director: Nguyen Chi Duc

Ga - Director: Nguyen Thi Tham

• Discussion with audience.

The screening is free-entranced, and non-profit.

Supported by Hubert Bals Fund (HBF) – Rotterdam

On Saturday 21^th March 2009 TPD will organize a film screening Trainspotting and a topical discussion on director Danny Boyle.

Time: 14 p.m. 21^th March 2009

Venue: TPD Center – 22A Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

Content:

     2.00 p.m.: Introduction about director Danny Boyle

     2.45 p.m.: Film screening Trainspotting

Introduction about Danny Boyle

The British director Danny Boyle was a hero in the Oscar 2009 when his Slumdog Millionaire (2008) won 8 Academy Awards, which is an extraordinary achievement to any director. Born in 1956 in Manchester, Danny Boyle started his career as a director in 1987. Highly praised or strongly criticized, each movie of Danny is a new experience to his audience, making Danny a innovative director and never said to be affected by any particular style.

Short films are considered first-hand experience of young filmmakers as they equip young filmmakers with the fundamental practice to further their professional development. On Saturday 14th March 2009 TPD Center will organize the screening of 3 short films made by young filmmakers.

Especialy, in this Screeing, TPD’ll present a shortfilm which was made by Kenn Crew filmmakers group. This is the second time we have screened a films made by a crew of  independent filmmakers.