# European film festivals in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-film-festivals-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-10-26T08:16:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, Vietnam hosted various European cinematic events. The Italian Embassy and the Rome Asian Film Festival organized Italian Film Week in Hanoi, featuring six contemporary films including works by Paolo Sorrentino. 

Following this, KinoFest 2026, a German Film Week, was scheduled to tour five major Vietnamese cities—Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Hue, and Da Nang—showcasing eight German films focused on social and identity themes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: KinoFest 2026 German Film Week to tour five Vietnamese cities

KinoFest 2026 will bring eight acclaimed German films to five Vietnamese cities, featuring award-winning works from the Berlinale and Venice Film Festivals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kinofest-2026-german-film-week-to-tour-five-vietnamese-cities

### 2026-10-20: Italian Film Week 2026 to showcase contemporary cinema in Hanoi

The Italian Embassy in Vietnam will host Italian Film Week 2026 in Hanoi from October 27 to November 1, featuring six contemporary films, including works by Paolo Sorrentino.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-film-week-2026-to-showcase-contemporary-cinema-in-hanoi

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Cite as: European film festivals in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-film-festivals-in-vietnam