Algiers, Sept. 16 -- Vietnamese cinema has made its debut at the 5th Imedghassen International Film Festival, held in Batna, Algeria, offering African audiences a glimpse of the country's film industry and cultural heritage.

On the evening of September 15 (local time), Algerian audiences enjoyed the Vietnamese film "Dao, Pho va Piano" (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano). Vietnam was invited as the guest of honour at this year's festival. In addition to the feature film, the country also introduced the documentary "Dien Bien: Land and People" and another featuring the 1954 Dien Bien Phu Victory for competition at the event.

The festival attracted 580 film entries from 27 countries, with 53 selected for screening. Genres ranged from feature fi...