The Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF) unveils the programme for its 10th anniversary edition, running Sept. 24–30. The festival opens with a 4K restoration of Fei Mu’s 1948 classic “Spring in a Small Town.” It closes with “Good Trip,” a Hong Kong dramedy co-directed by Norris Wong and Hoi Wong, according to the outlets.
The festival, founded by filmmaker Jia Zhangke in Shanxi province, is presenting a mix of international and Chinese selections for the anniversary. Variety and Deadline both describe “Spring in a Small Town” as the opening title and “Good Trip” as the closing film, and they also note Jia Zhangke’s involvement beyond founding the event. Deadline additionally highlights the inclusion of “Torino Shadow,” a short film directed by Jia Zhangke.
While both sources largely align on the opening and closing films, the overall listings differ in emphasis. Variety broadens the preview by citing additional international directors and films in its lineup overview, while Deadline focuses more on highlighting specific programme titles connected to Wong, Hoi Wong, and Jia Zhangke.
