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China's short film The Pigeon Ring wins Venice Immersive Grand Prize
By Xinhua Published: Sep 13, 2026 09:01 AM
Director Zhang Yuqi (2nd R) and director Tao Shixin (3rd R) of the short film The Pigeon Ring attend the awarding ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Director Zhang Yuqi (2nd R) and director Tao Shixin (3rd R) of the short film "The Pigeon Ring" attend the awarding ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)


Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday.

Directed by Zhang Yuqi and Tao Shixin, the 35-minute work is presented through virtual reality and immersive installations.

The Pigeon Ring was selected for the competition of this year's Venice Immersive section, which featured 30 works from 26 countries and regions.

Director Zhang Yuqi (R) and director Tao Shixin of the short film The Pigeon Ring pose with the trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Director Zhang Yuqi (R) and director Tao Shixin of the short film "The Pigeon Ring" pose with the trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)


Main crew of the short film The Pigeon Ring pose with the trophy after the awarding ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Main crew of the short film "The Pigeon Ring" pose with the trophy after the awarding ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)