National Library of Vietnam

About this location

National Library of Vietnam - An Intellectual Space in the Heart of Hanoi The National Library of Vietnam is located at 31 Trang Thi Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi. As the nation's central library directly under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, it plays a vital role in collecting, preserving, and providing access to national information resources. The library's facilities encompass reading rooms, reference areas, documentation halls, and specialized departments dedicated to archival and conservation work. Its vast book collections, dedicated research environments, and active academic pursuits provide authentic visual elements, well-suited for academic, cultural, and urban life scenes. With its distinctive cultural and academic functions, the National Library of Vietnam serves as an ideal setting for documentaries, campus/school films, psychological dramas, and productions exploring research and intellectual themes. Film crews must contact the library's management to obtain approval and agree upon filming zones and schedules, ensuring no disruption to reader services.

Location rules

• - Strictly prohibited contents: revealing state secrets; anti-State propaganda; distorting history; infringing upon sovereignty; undermining national unity; defaming national heroes or notable figures (Article 9, Law on Cinema).
• - Foreign film crews are required to hire filming services provided by a Vietnamese film production organization.
• - Filming is strictly limited to authorized areas; unauthorized entry into archive repositories, technical departments, or restricted zones is forbidden.
• - Keep noise, high-intensity lighting, and equipment movement to a minimum; do not disrupt reading, study, or research activities.
• - Do not move, tamper with, or damage books, documents, or library equipment, or alter the spatial arrangement without prior permission.
• - Do not capture close-up shots of readers or staff without explicit consent; strictly comply with regulations on privacy rights and copyrighted materials.
• - Film crews must contact the Board of Management of the National Library of Vietnam to register, stating the purpose, content, schedule, and scope of filming.

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