Just wrapped: this week's 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, held in Hainan in the Chinese mainland, showcased over 100 flicks from around the globe. But one film had everyone talking: "Dry Leaf," up for the Golden Coconut Award for Best Narrative Feature. 🤩
Right after the screening, CGTN reporter Liu Mohan sat down with German producers Mariam Shatberashvili and Louise Hauschild for a lively Q&A. The duo couldn't stop raving about the engagement of the Chinese mainland audience—cheering, asking questions and really diving into the story. 🎬👏
"It's so rare to see a crowd this pumped for an indie project," said Hauschild. Shatberashvili added, "Festivals like this give diverse, artistic films a real stage. It's the heart of indie cinema."
For young cinephiles across South and Southeast Asia, events like the Hainan fest are proof that indie stories can travel—and connect—no matter where they come from. Keep an eye out for "Dry Leaf" and other festival darlings coming to your local screens soon! 🎥🌏
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Golden Coconut nominees talk film and Chinese cinema audiences
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