Pingyao Film Festival Celebrates 10Th Year With Diverse Lineup
WHO:
Deadline - The Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF) was founded by Jia Zhangke.
Variety - The festival features films from Cristian Mungiu and James Gray.
WHAT:
Deadline - The festival will feature a total of 15 films in its lineup for the 10th edition.
Deadline - The festival will feature a short film titled "Torino Shadow," directed by Jia Zhangke, as part of its lineup.
Deadline - The festival will open with a 4K restoration of Fei Mu’s film "Spring In A Small Town."
Variety - The closing film will be "Good Trip," co-directed by Hong Kong filmmakers Norris Wong and Hoi Wong.
Variety - The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary edition.
WHERE:
Deadline - The festival takes place in Pingyao, Shanxi province, China.
WHEN:
Variety - The Pingyao International Film Festival will run from September 24-30.
HOW:
Deadline - The festival will feature a 4K restoration of a classic film as part of its opening.
(UPDATED September 18, 2026 01:22 UTC)
The festival is set to celebrate its 10th edition with an impressive lineup of 15 films. This exciting event promises to showcase a diverse range of cinematic talent. Mark your calendars for this milestone celebration!
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 20:02 UTC)
The festival has announced that it will feature a short film titled "Torino Shadow," directed by Jia Zhangke. This film is set to be part of the festival's lineup, showcasing the talent and creativity of its director. The deadline for submissions is approaching, with the cutoff time at 20:02 UTC.
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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 13:07 UTC)
The Pingyao International Film Festival, founded by Jia Zhangke, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary edition in Pingyao, Shanxi province, China. The festival will kick off with a 4K restoration of Fei Mu’s classic film "Spring In A Small Town" and will close with "Good Trip," co-directed by Norris Wong and Hoi Wong. Mark your calendars, as the festival will run from September 24 to 30.