# Chinese immersive cinema at Venice Film Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chinese-immersive-cinema-at-venice-film-festival
> Updated: 2026-09-13T15:39:53.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Chinese creators are utilizing immersive technologies, such as virtual reality and mixed reality, to reach global audiences through the ‘Venice Immersive’ section.

A notable entry in the competition is the 35-minute work ‘The Pigeon Ring’, directed by Zhang Yuqi and Tao Shixin. The film uses immersive installations to explore themes of family, memory, and intergenerational bonds through the story of a granddaughter helping her grandfather search for a lost pigeon ring.

Following its showcase, ‘The Pigeon Ring’ won the Grand Prix for the Venice Immersive section. The award highlights the increasing presence of Chinese productions in the global immersive cinema and virtual reality sectors.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Chinese short film ‘The Pigeon Ring’ wins Venice Immersive Grand Prix

The Chinese short film ‘The Pigeon Ring’, directed by Zhang Yuqi and Tao Shixin, won the Grand Prix for Venice Immersive at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-short-film-the-pigeon-ring-wins-venice-immersive-grand-prix

### 2026-09-09: Chinese immersive storytelling featured at Venice Film Festival

Chinese creators are showcasing immersive XR storytelling at the Venice International Film Festival, highlighted by the emotional virtual reality work ‘The Pigeon Ring’.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/secret-of-the-pyramid-builders-vr-explores-giza-history

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