| THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ------- | SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness ---------- |
| No: 62/2006/QH11 | Hanoi, June 29, 2006 |
LAW
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Pursuant to the 1992 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which was amended and supplemented under Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 of December 25, 2001, of the Xth National Assembly, the 10th session;
This Law provides for cinematography.
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.- Scope of regulation
This Law provides for cinematographic organization and activities; and rights and responsibilities of organizations and individuals engaged in cinematographic activities.
Article 2.- Subjects of application
This Law applies to organizations and individuals engaged in cinematographic activities as well as organizations and individuals involved in cinematographic activities in Vietnam.
Article 3.- Application of the Cinematography Law
1. Cinematographic activities and management of cinematographic activities shall comply with the provisions of this Law and other relevant laws.
2. When treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party contain provisions different from those of this Law, the provisions of those treaties shall apply.
Article 4.- Interpretation of terms
In this Law, the terms below are construed as follows:
1. Cinematography means a combined form of art expressed through moving images accompanied by sounds recorded on celluloid film, magnetic tape or disc and other image-recording materials for dissemination to the public by means of technical equipment.
2. Cinematographic work means an art product expressed through moving images accompanied by sounds and other means on the principle of cinematographic language.
3. Film means a cinematographic work, including feature film, documentary, scientific film and animated cartoon.
Celluloid film means a film produced with cinematographic equipment and techniques and recorded on celluloid material for screening by projectors.
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