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Title: Hainan Island International Film Festival Bridges Civilizations

Hainan, China, 23rd Dec 2025 - The 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) took place from December 3 to 9 in China’s Sanya city, highlighting a significant convergence of cinema and culture. 2025 marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of film globally and the 120th anniversary domestically, and the festival is themed "FROM OCEANS TO THE INFINITE" this year, attracting over 4,500 film submissions from 119 countries and regions.(Scene from a film screening event at the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival.)From cultural resonance within the Thailand Pavilion to intellectual exchanges in masterclasses, from visual dialogues centering on the Global South to artistic visions of an AI future, the weeklong event has witnessed film serving not only as a narrative medium but also as a bridge through which people explore industrial development jointly and connect with diverse civilizations.Extending Cultural HorizonsAt the Summer Day Shopping Mall’s Experience Central Plaza in Sanya, the air was filled with the scent of Thai spices and crowds gathered in front of the Thailand Pavilion. This marked the first time Thailand has established an official national pavilion at the HIIFF. Taking this opportunity, the festival launched the "50th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Thailand Diplomatic Relations Film Theme Series Activities."Posters of Thai films that have been well-received in the Chinese market, such as “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” and “Love Destiny”, were displayed prominently, attracting numerous film fans to take photos."Film is not just a creative industry; it is a language that transcends borders and brings people closer together," said Ranee Itarat. She noted that Hainan is the ancestral home of many Thai-Chinese, and the...

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