CCTV News (Reporter Chu Xiaoji Li Wenxue) The star-studded second Hainan Island International Film Festival was held in Sanya, Hainan from December 1 to 8, 2019, and the media meeting of the judges of the "Golden Coconut Award" competition on the morning of the 2nd Held. The chairman of the jury is Isabel Huppel, the judges are American director Abel Ferrara, Chinese actress Jiang Wenli, Macedonian director Mircho Manchevsky, Indian film scholar Ajuna Vasudev, and French film critic To Ma Soudinare also attended the meeting and answered media questions.
Regarding the selection criteria, Hupel believes that a good story is always the core of a good movie. Jiang Wenli said that regardless of the film festival, whether it can impress people is an important criterion for the judges. Manchevsky believes that a good movie must be able to move people's hearts. When talking about how the judges and the Hainan Island Film Festival can promote the development of the film industry, Yu Peier said that all the participants of the Hainan Island International Film Festival, including the judges and filmmakers, make the festival shine. The participation of these professionals can help Hainan Province create its own movie business card and show it to the world.
"Although the Hainan Island Film Festival is very young, this is not necessarily a bad thing. On the contrary, a young film festival can allow filmmakers and audiences to experience a purer film." Yupel said.
Vasudev believes that Asia has become one of the largest film markets in the world, and Asian film festivals are becoming more and more powerful. "Now, there are very good film festivals in Beijing, Shanghai and Hainan." Vasudev said. She said that the significance of the film festival is not only to introduce great filmmakers to the audience, but more importantly, through the festival, the audience can learn about different cultures. "Film can inspire us to live and see the world." Vasudev said.
It is reported that the judges will strictly select all the films shortlisted for the "Golden Coconut Award" in the next week. On December 8, 10 awards including best film, best director, best male and female leading actor, etc. will be announced at the closing ceremony and the "Golden Coconut Award" awards ceremony.
