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Vietnam: Violations in film distribution

Nguyễn Trinh

10:32, 04/01/2010

Film distribution means the process of circulating films in the forms of sale, rental, export and import. So, how are Vietnam’s regulations on violations in film distribution?

According to Article 50 of the Law on Cinematography 2006 and Clause 21 Article 1 of the Law Amending and Supplementing the Law on Cinematography 2009 of Vietnam, violations in film distribution include:

One, distributing films without dissemination permits granted by a competent cinematography state management agency or broadcasting decisions issued by heads of television or radio-television stations.

Two, distributing films after the films are banned, suspended or stopped from dissemination or withdrawn, confiscated or destroyed under decisions.

Three, distributing film tapes or discs not stuck with control stamps of the Ministry of Culture and Information.

Four, dubbing or reproducing films for distribution without contracts or at variance with contracts signed with film owners.

Five, exporting films without dissemination permits granted by a competent cinematography state management agency or broadcasting decisions issued by heads of television or radio-television stations.

Six, exporting film tapes or discs not stuck with control stamps of the Ministry of Culture and Information.

Seven, importing films at variance with Clause 2, Article 30 of the Law on Cinematography 2006.

Eight, renting or selling films which are for internal circulation.

Nine, managing and using imported films for scientific research for improper purposes or allowing unauthorized persons to view the films.

View more: The Law on Cinematography 2006 of Vietnam takes effect on January 01, 2007 and the Law Amending and Supplementing the Law on Cinematography 2009 takes effect on January 01, 2009.

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