“The Scent of Green Papaya” Returns to Bluebirds’ Nest
On the evening of October 7, 2025, Bluebirds’ Nest (No. 13, Alley 27A Dang Dung, Hanoi) will host a screening of The Scent of Green Papaya (1993), directed by Tran Anh Hung, as part of the thematic series “Debut Film Season (II).”
A scene from the film “The Scent of Green Papaya.” Photo: Organizing Committee
The Scent of Green Papaya is the debut feature of the French-Vietnamese director Tran Anh Hung, released in 1993. The masterpiece won the prestigious Caméra d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and was selected as the French entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in the same year, securing a place in the final top 5 nominees.
A scene from the film “The Scent of Green Papaya.” Photo: Organizing Committee
The film is highly acclaimed for its exquisite visual artistry, featuring serene frames reminiscent of early 20th-century Indochinese paintings, combined with Tran Anh Hung’s signature visual storytelling style. Despite sparking debates regarding its representation of Vietnamese identity, The Scent of Green Papaya remains one of the most influential works in both Vietnamese and international cinema of the 1990s.
A scene from the film “The Scent of Green Papaya.” Photo: Organizing Committee
As part of the “Debut Film Season (II)” series—which introduces the first works of contemporary directors such as Tat Cong (Bi Gan), Emerald Fennell, and Tran Anh Hung—the screenings take place at 7:30 PM every Tuesday at Bluebirds’ Nest.
The screening of The Scent of Green Papaya will commence at 7:30 PM on October 7, 2025, with Vietnamese subtitles. Interested audiences can follow the Bluebirds’ Nest fanpage for the latest updates and to register for upcoming screenings.
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