Snow Leopard (film) explained

Snow Leopard (;) is a 2023 Chinese Tibetan-language drama film written and directed by Pema Tseden, at his final film. it premiered out of competition at the 80th edition of the Venice International Film Festival.

Plot

The film is based on the story of a globally endangered animal, the snow leopard, which killed nine goats of a herder. It explores different people's views and motives on the snow leopard killing the goats. Each party has their own choice and persistence on whether to release the snow leopard trapped in the sheepfold. The seemingly reasonable demands have become the fuse that intensifies the conflicts among multiple parties.

Cast

• Jinpa
  • Xiong Ziqi Tseten Tashi
• Lopsang
• Genden Phuntsok

Production

The film was shot between March and July 2022, in the Three Rivers Nature Reserve, in the Tibetan Plateau.^[1] It is the final film of Tseden, as he died four months before its premiere.^[2]

Release

The film had its world premiere out of competition at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.^{[3] [4]} It was also screened at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.^[5]

The film was showcased in 'China on the move' at the 23rd New York Asian Film Festival on July 21, 2024.^[6]

Reception

The film was awarded Tokyo Grand Prix (Best Film) at the 2023 36th Tokyo International Film Festival.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. News: Frater . Patrick . Tibet's Pema Tseden Wraps 'Snow Leopard' High Altitude Drama Film . 11 September 2023 . . 15 July 2022.
2. News: Tsui . Clarence . Snow Leopard (review) . 11 September 2023 . The Film Verdict . 6 September 2023.
3. News: Berra . John . 'Snow Leopard': Venice Review . 11 September 2023 . Screen International. 6 September 2023 . en.
4. News: Mottram . James . Snow Leopard: late Tibetan director's film shows best and worst of humanity . 11 September 2023 . . 6 September 2023 . en.
5. News: Vlessing . Etan . Jenna Ortega's 'Finestkind,' Dakota Johnson's 'Daddio' Added to Toronto Film Fest Lineup . 11 September 2023 . . 10 August 2023.
6. Web site: 23rd New York Asian Film Festival: Schedule & Tickets. NYAFF . June 18, 2024 . July 23, 2024.
7. Web site: Tokyo Film Festival Winners: 'Snow Leopard' By Late Tibetan Filmmaker Pema Tseden Takes Top Prize. Deadline. Zac. Ntim. 1 November 2023. 20 March 2024 .
8. Web site: Snow Leopard. . 4 February 2024 . en.