Headlines from China: Chinese Novelist and Director Pema Tseden’s New Film “Balloon” Sets Release Date

Chinese Novelist and Director Pema Tseden’s New Film “Balloon” Sets Release Date

Chinese director Pema Tseden’s award-winning film “Balloon” has secured a November 20 release. The film, written and directed by Pema Tseden, depicts a humanistic story about the clash of modern and traditional values in the rural area of Tibet. Premiered last year in the Venice’s Horizons section, “Balloon” has received wide acclaim for its delicate handling of the everyday culture of director’s homeland. Pema Tseden is renowned for being the first director to bring Tibetan films to a worldwide audience. His films have given audiences an insight into a culture that many people in China and abroad still don’t know a lot about. Read more 1905.com

How A Brand Can Build A Cliche-Proof Chinese Style

While plenty of critiques and social media posts have been dedicated to flagging fashion’s cultural appropriation problem, few brands have actually turned to the emerging Chinese creative community for their perspectives. Due to China’s rising economic power and nationalist sentiments in a post-COVID world, contemporary Chinese identity has increasingly become a popular theme for fashion media to explore. Read more Jing Daily