Chinese short film ‘The Pigeon Ring’ wins Venice Immersive Grand Prix

The Chinese short film ‘The Pigeon Ring’ has won the Grand Prix for the Venice Immersive section at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Directed by Zhang Yuqi and Tao Shixin, the 35-minute work utilizes virtual reality and immersive installations to tell the story of a grandfather and granddaughter searching for a lost pigeon ring.

The film explores themes of memory and family connections through the lens of an ordinary Chinese family. This award highlights the growing presence of Chinese productions in the field of immersive cinema and virtual reality technologies within the global film industry.