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The Lens
The Lens
The Lens is a 30-minute documentary series that approaches contemporary Việt Nam society through the prism of human life. Each episode of The Lens presents a specific slice of life, reflecting how individuals live, adapt, and confront social changes. The program contributes to introducing a picture of life in Việt Nam that ensures human rights in practice by telling small, authentic, and relatable stories, free from grandiosity or slogans. The Lens chooses to start from daily life, as it is where social issues and human rights manifest most clearly, naturally, and authentically.
Latest Episodes
After the Storm | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 15:43In 2006, Typhoons Chan Chu and Sang Sen struck Vietnam’s central coast within three months, leaving 232 people dead or missing and 86 fishermen never to return. In Binh Minh, Quang Nam, the tragedy gave rise to the haunting name “the village of widows”. Twenty years on, After the Storm explores how the coastal community has transformed while holding on to its memories and resilience.
Under the Spotlight | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 21:06The stage changes, the “partners” change, and the acts keep evolving. But behind the lights and the applause, what has sustained the bond between performers and animals through the years remains the same: understanding, care and responsibility. Discover the stories behind this transformation in the upcoming episode of The Lens: Under the Spotlight, only on Vietnam Today.
Barren Land in Bloom | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 16:21Armed with knowledge from Israel and relentless perseverance, young entrepreneurs are transforming the sun-scorched, barren hills of Khanh Hoa into thriving green hubs. By mastering modern agricultural technology and respecting nature, they established The Moshav Farm and a native medicinal herb cooperative.
In the Footsteps of Forest Guardians | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 19:23For decades, forest guardians have raised the ancient woods like their own child - braving wildfires and poachers to protect rare wildlife. Discover their silent sacrifices deep in the green canopy on The Lens.
Midlife Dreams | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 14:26Some dreams don't fade with age, they simply wait for the right moment to begin. Meet three Vietnamese women who found the courage to pursue ballet, opera and photography in midlife, proving it's never too late to reinvent yourself.
Young at Heart | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 14:20What does a meaningful life look like at 80, 90, or even 100? Meet the seniors redefining aging through passion, purpose, and optimism - proving that every stage of life can be lived to the fullest.
Every Beginning | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 16:40Not every beginning comes from passion or perfect circumstances. Some begin from personal limitations. Some begin by returning to a place once left behind. And some begin with things the world no longer values.
The Sowers of Peace | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 22:49In this episode of The Lens, we explore among the many under-resourced villages of the Central Highlands, the presence of the sisters of the Congregation of Mary Queen of Peace has become a familiar part of everyday life. More than half a century on, the sisters have quietly provided meaningful acts of service for brothers and sisters in the village communities.
The Leaving | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 10:44As climate change reshapes life in Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta, leaving home is no longer simply a personal choice, it is becoming a necessity. Follow the journeys of those forced to move, revealing the emotional toll of separation, the hardships of urban survival, and the resilience of families determined to build a better future amid a changing climate.
In Grandparents' Arms | The Lens
Culture & Tourism 10:29In this episode of The Lens, we explore the challenges faced by families with parents working far from home, and the impact on the daily lives, education, and emotional well-being of children left in the care of their grandparents. We also explore the responsibilities and measures surrounding these students.
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