About
Writer and director Pema Tseden (1969-2023) is widely recognized as the leading filmmaker of a newly emerging Tibetan cinema and the first director in China to film his movies entirely in the Tibetan language. Tseden has published more than 50 short stories and novels both in Tibetan and Chinese; his work has won numerous awards including the Drang-char Tibetan Literature Prize and has been translated into English, French, and German.
Co-presented by BACCS’s venue partner Roxie Theater, our tribute to the recently deceased Tibetan New Wave pioneer Pema Tseden shows off the thoughtful nuance of his range by pairing the stylish existential road movie Jinpa with the atmospheric neorealist dramedy Tharlo.
Featured Films
Tharlo (塔洛)
- Duration: 123 minutes
- Awards: Venice Film Festival Best Picture nomination, Taipei Golden Horse Best Feature nomination
- IMDB: imdb.com/title/tt4923042
Jinpa (撞死了一只羊)
- Duration: 87 minutes
- Awards: Venice Film Festival Best Screenplay
- Info: roxie.com/film/jinpa
Tickets
General admission is $14. Both shows are free or discounted for Roxie members. Get a Pema Tseden Tribute pass and see both films for only $22!
Co-presented by Roxie Theater, San Francisco.