Vietnam wins first prize at int'l environmental film festival



Ha Noi, June 19 (VNA) -- Viet Nam's documentary film "Vi Cuoc Song Binh Yen" (For a Peaceful Life) directed by Vu Le My won first prize for the best short-length film at the 3rd International Environmental Film Festival - FICA III - held in Goias city, Brazil, from June 13-17.

The film, about bomb and mine clearance after the war in Viet Nam, was highly touted by the general public and critics alike.

It was one of more than 350 films submitted to the festival by film-makers from 15 countries around the world.--VNA