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"A pioneer of contemporary Tibetan-language cinema, Pema Tsedan (1969–2023) sheds a light on everyday life in Tibet and breaks the ethnic stereotype throughout his work. His ability to convey individual spirit in the face of a gradually modernizing society through his impeccable visual composition distinguishes him as a remarkable voice in contemporary world cinema.
"Beginning his filmmaking career in 2002, Pema Tsedan became the first ethnic Tibetan director in China to shoot his films entirely in the Tibetan language. He has made 8 feature films and published over 50 short stories and novels in Tibetan and Chinese and has been a great champion of discovering and nurturing emerging film talents. In 2022, we brought One and Four to New York, a film he produced and directed by his son Jigme Trinley.
"In keeping with CineCina’s mission to showcase the diverse narratives and intergenerational legacies of Asian filmmakers, we invite you to attend our special screenings celebrating Pema Tseden’s life and honoring his contributions to Tibetan cinema and the world of cinema." —CineCina