Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Pingyao Film Fest Celebrates Chinese Cinema's Growth, Upcoming Films
Imagine a big movie party in an ancient Chinese city!
This is the Pingyao International Film Festival, started by a famous director named Jia Zhangke.
It shows movies from all over the world and helps people discover Chinese films.
This year, it's all about new movies, especially those made in China.
The festival is also helping Chinese directors get their movies shown in theaters and get a big audience.
Jia Zhangke is even releasing some international films himself!
Also, he is working on a new movie, a road trip without cars.
PYIFF celebrates its ninth year, showcasing international and Chinese cinema.
The festival is held in Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi province, China.
Jia Zhangke's company, Unknown Pleasures Pictures (UPP), will release multiple international films.
PYIFF aims to promote Chinese arthouse cinema and help them gain wider commercial success.
Jia Zhangke is planning a new film, described as a 'road movie without cars'.
- Who
- Jia Zhangke, the founder of the Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF).
- What
- The ninth edition of PYIFF is promoting Chinese and international cinema, while also highlighting Jia Zhangke's upcoming projects.
- When
- The festival is in its ninth year, held in the last week of September.
- Where
- Pingyao Ancient City in Shanxi province, China.
- Why
- To promote Chinese and international cinema and foster distribution.
- Festival Name
- Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF)
- Festival Founder
- Jia Zhangke
- Festival Location
- Pingyao Ancient City, Shanxi province, China
- Festival Focus
- Promoting Chinese and international cinema
- Upcoming UPP Films
- The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Love On Trial, Two Seasons, Two Strangers, The Great Ambition
- PYIFF Timing
- Last week of September