Xizang Panorama at kimff 2025
We are delighted to be screening six amazing film from China
as part of the Xizang Panorama at kimff 2025!
雪豹和她的朋友们 – Snow Leopards and Friends
Dir. Zhinong Xi | 85 min | China | 2023
Centering around the snow leopard, the film tells the story of how three herders transformed from herders into photographers and became protectors of snow leopards, as well as their pursuit of snow leopard tracks and the efforts they made. This film not only tells the story of snow leopards, but also explores a new way of co-existence between humans and wild animals.
布德之路 – Life of Buda
Dir. Jian Lu | 150 min | China | 2021
Life of Buda is based on the true story of Buda, an emancipated serf, depicting the Xizang China history of peaceful liberation and shaping a quintessential heroic figure. Buda was sold into serf as a child and endured untold hardships, but he grew up holding onto the belief in gratitude towards his mother. In the end, he became a steppe hero who changed the destiny of millions. Through Buda’s experience of spending half his life as a serf, the film explores the evolution of human nature, emotions, and the transformative currents of the era.
我住江之头 – Where the Mighty Rivers Begin
Dir. Qin Qing | 45 min (per episode) | China| 2022
Life originates from water, and civilisations are born by rivers. Sanjiangyuan, located in the heartland of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, holds significant ecological and civilisational importance. The film focuses on the Sanjiangyuan region, using vivid and precious footage to authentically document vivid stories of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, especially between humans and wild animals. The film has won numerous awards in China, attracting over 88 million viewers domestically. After its release on overseas new media platforms, it received widespread acclaim.
走进西藏 高原之歌 – Youthful Xixang
Dir. Shiping Shen | 45 min (per episode) | China | 2023
The film is themed around growth, new outlook, pursuing dreams, guardianship and quest, telling from different perspectives stories of people in New Era Xizang who draw wisdom from tradition, seize the era’s opportunities, and strive relentlessly to pursue their dreams. It was awarded the Outstanding Domestic Documentary of the Second Quarter of 2023 by China’s National Radio and Television Administration. The documentary reached over 100 million viewers domestically, with related topics on new media platforms garnering over 20 million views
神奇动物在西藏 – Wild Wonders in Xizang
Dir. Dazhen | 5 min (per episode) | China | 2024
The film centers on five species – Xizang wild asses, bar-headed geese, black-necked cranes, Xizang antelopes and plateau pikas – and their habitats. From the animals’ perspective, it depicts their living habits and survival environments, showcasing the effective protection of Xizang’ s biodiversity and the achievements in its ecological development. With promotion across mainstream media platforms, the content has gained wide-reaching influence, accumulating over 60 million views across all networks.
西藏日与夜 – Days and Nights in Xizang
Dir. Yiyan Lu | 5 min (per episode) | China | 2024
The film focuses on topics such as healthcare, education, livelihood, culture, industry, municipal services, transportation, urban governance, and rural revitalization in Xizang. Through vivid development achievements, it reflects the new changes in Xizang’s society and people’s lives over the past 30 years, presenting a new Xizang with modern charm to the world from all aspects and multiple perspectives. The program reached 120 million viewers in over 160 countries and regions worldwide, with a cumulative video playback volume of 52 million views.