The 6th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) will be held from December 4 to 10, 2024, in Sanya, Hainan Province. The screenings will take place from December 4 to 14 across 20 cinemas in 7 counties and cities throughout Hainan Island. Tickets for the screenings will officially go on sale at 12:00 noon on November 29 and can be purchased online via Maoyan.
01 / Ends of the Earth
Frames of light from around the world, reflecting the myriad facets of the world
With a commitment to diversity and an international perspective, the "Ends of the Earth" section brings together a collection of new films that transcend geography, culture, and genre, featuring award-winning and critically acclaimed highlights from major international film festivals around the world throughout the year.
From the sweeping cinematic canvases painted by the profound strokes of masters to the visual poems woven by the imaginative flair of emerging directors, these films showcase the innovative vitality and profound reflections of the contemporary global film industry, depicting the rich landscape of world cinema through diverse perspectives and expressions.
Some reveal the intersecting visions of era and class through slices of life in industrial towns; others reimagine classics within virtual worlds; and still others explore life and ethics through sci-fi philosophical reflections. Let us join these works in appreciating the infinite possibilities and artistic charm of world cinema.
Summoned by the screen, though the ends of the earth may be distant, the stories feel close at hand. Every film is an exploration of thought and emotion, as well as a window to a broader world. As the lights dim and the screen lights up, the "Ends of the Earth" lineup is unveiled, inviting you to embark on a magnificent journey through world cinema.
02 / Island-Wide Carnival
Diverse genres! A carnival for cinephiles! Island-wide screenings!
The "Island-Wide Carnival" section fully leverages Hainan Island's unique natural environment and climatic advantages, allowing the magic of cinema to shine across the island and creating an "Island-Wide Screening" experience featuring diverse screening formats.
Amidst the breathtaking canvas of Hainan Island, the "Island-Wide Screening" grandly commences. Thanks to its unique nature and climate, the magic of cinema will shine across the entire island.
"Traces of Growth" engraves the metamorphosis of time, "Midnight Thrills" teases the nerves with horror, "Women's Chapters" witnesses every subtle moment and monumental stride of women, "Sonic Era" orchestrates a symphony of image and music, and "Shoreline Stories" presents a series of films about humanity and the environment, identity and belonging.
From the city to the seaside, from sunset to dawn, with diverse themes and colorful screenings, let us immerse ourselves together in this island-wide carnival of cinema, allowing the dream of film to soar freely across the landscapes of Hainan.
