At a press conference for the 13th Europe - Vietnam Documentary Film Festival (Photo: VOV)

The event will bring together 19 unique documentaries from seven countries - Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, England, Finland, Belgium, and hosts Vietnam.

The European countries will participate with one film each while Vietnam will participate with 12 films, including several winners at international and Vietnamese film festivals.

The annual event aims to promote cultural exchange activities between European countries and the host nation, said Trinh Quang Tung, deputy general director in charge of the National Film Documentary and Scientific Studio at the event. 

The films’ topics will focus on social issues, such as climate change, women's liberation, protection and peaceful coexistence with nature, and the risks of the digital age.

Through film screenings, audiences will gain greater insights into Vietnamese culture and people, as well as those of other countries.

In Hanoi, the films will be screened at the Central Scientific and Documentary Film Studio at No 465 Hoang Hoa Tham Street.

In Ho Chi Minh City, they will be screened at DCINE Ben Thanh in No 6 Mac Dinh Chi of District 1.Entry is free.