Iran doc on Vietnam tourism praised

Iranian documentary ‘Paradise Not Far’ on Vietnam tourism has been lauded at a film event spurring producers onto features promoting tourist attractions in the Southeast Asian country.

Directed by Arian Jelveh, the film was honored during a ceremony held in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, on May 31.

The festival is organized by the Vietnamese Communist Party to spur production of radio and television programs, books, and photographs on Vietnam’s tourist attractions.

The Vietnamese president and deputy prime minister of Vietnam were the special guests of the festival’s first edition.

The first edition of this cultural event witnessed the participation of 983 works from 17 countries.

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