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Pingyao Film Fest: A Decade of Cinema Unveiled
17 Sep
Summary
- Festival opens with a restored classic and closes with a Hong Kong dramedy.
- Features world premieres and mainland China premieres across multiple sections.
- Includes retrospectives celebrating ten years of the Pingyao International Film Festival.
The Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF) marks its 10th anniversary from September 24-30, presenting a rich cinematic program. The festival will open with a 4K restoration of Fei Mu's 1948 classic "Spring in a Small Town" and conclude with the Hong Kong dramedy "Good Trip," which will have its mainland China premiere.
The festival features several competitive sections, including Hidden Dragons, which will host three world premieres: "Dead Tide," "Suzhou Quartet," and "Final Payment." The Crouching Tigers section spans global cinema with diverse co-productions from various countries. Galas will present established filmmakers, with "Hope" and "The Beloved" set for their mainland China premieres.
Retrospective programs form a significant part of the anniversary celebration. The "Pingyao 10 Years·Tributes" strand will screen restored classics and new documentaries, while "Pingyao 10 Years·Memorial" honors late figures in cinema. The "Start From Pingyao Corner" section traces filmmakers' journeys from short films to features screened at the festival.
