Hey movie lovers! 🎥 This week, the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) landed in Sanya, a sun-soaked city in south China's Hainan province. German composer and sound designer Thies Mynther, a Golden Coconut Award nominee for Best Short Film with his quirky short 'Ploo,' made his island debut and shared some awesome insights with CGTN's Zhang Meng.
Mynther was blown away by the local crowd's energy. 'Chinese filmgoers are super attentive, endlessly curious, and really engage with international stories,' he said. 🤩 He noticed how they celebrated each twist and sound cue, making every screening feel like a live concert of emotions.
But it wasn't just about the films. For Mynther, the festival's tropical backdrop added a next-level vibe. 'It's so meaningful to see an event like this on such a beautiful island,' he noted. Think palm trees, sea breeze, and cinema under the stars – reminds us of beach fests in Bali or Goa, amirite? 🌴✨
Whether you're a budding director, soundtrack fanatic, or just love indie cinema, HIIFF 2025 is proof that great storytelling crosses borders and brings people together. Can't wait to see what stories light up the screens next! 🎬
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HIIFF 2025: German composer applauds Chinese filmgoers' vibrancy
cgtn.com
