Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Himalayan Rim Exhibition Celebrates Wuxia Cinema in India
The Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition is a big event that brings together people from China and India to celebrate Chinese wuxia movies.
It started on July 20 at Pune University in India.
The event includes movie screenings, talks by experts, and discussions about filmmaking.
One of the highlights was the Indian premiere of the movie 'Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert,' which is a very successful wuxia film.
The director of the movie, Yuen Woo-ping, also joined the audience online to talk about the evolution of martial arts cinema and the use of new technologies in filmmaking.
The exhibition is organized by several institutions and aims to promote cultural understanding and the appreciation of Chinese cinema.
The 2026 2nd Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition opened on July 20 at Pune University, India.
The event celebrates Chinese wuxia cinema through film screenings, academic forums, and filmmaker interactions.
Professor Tan Zheng gave a keynote lecture on the transformation of the global film industry.
The Indian premiere of 'Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert' was a highlight of the event.
Director Yuen Woo-ping joined the audience online to discuss the evolution of martial arts cinema and digital filmmaking technologies.
- Who
- Filmmakers, students, and cultural professionals from China and India
- What
- 2026 2nd Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition celebrating Chinese wuxia cinema
- When
- 20 July
- Where
- Pune University, India
- Why
- To promote cultural exchange and showcase the latest achievements in Chinese cinema
Cultural Exchange
Technological Innovation
Cultural Exchange
Cultural Exchange
The exhibition promotes cultural understanding and dialogue between China and India through film and academic discussions.
Technological Innovation
The exhibition highlights the integration of traditional wuxia elements with modern digital technologies.
- Event
- 2026 2nd Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition
- Date
- 20 July
- Location
- Pune University, India
- Theme
- United by Martial Arts, Bound by Cinematic Light
- Keynote Speaker
- Professor Tan Zheng
- Featured Film
- Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Organizers
- Hangzhou 1905 Culture & Media Co., Ltd., PUMBA, Department of Media and Communication Studies, Sathaye College, India-China Academy