Tibet Film Festival

The only film festival featuring contemporary Tibetan Cinema. Zurich | Dharamsala | London | Berlin

The Tibet Film Festival was founded in 2008, inspired by Dhondup Wangchen, a self-taught Tibetan filmmaker, who was imprisoned for his film ‘Leaving Fear Behind’. This 2-day film festival takes place simultaneously in Dharamsala (India) and Zurich (Switzerland), showcases films made by Tibetans inside Tibet and in exile. One of the unique features of Tibet Film Festival is the short film competiti

on segment, initiated in 2010, that has had a tremendous response from young Tibetan filmmakers across the world. The short film competition has grown to become a platform for young Tibetan filmmaker to show their talent and passion in filmmaking to a greater audience.

04/09/2026

Der Animationsfilm The Hunter and the Skeleton basiert auf einem traditionellen tibetischen Volksmärchen, in welchem ein Jäger in der Wildnis auf ein geheimnisvolles, skelettartiges Wesen trifft. Anhand dieser beunruhigenden Begegnung erkundet The Hunter and the Skeleton Angst, Begierde, Karma, Mitgefühl und die zerbrechliche Beziehung zwischen Mensch und Natur. Durch die Verbindung von traditioneller tibetischer Erzählkunst und zeitgenössischer Animation zeigt der Film eine uralte Geschichte in einer modernen Bildsprache.

Kurzfilmblock KALEIDOSKOP

Freitag, 18.9. | 18.10 Uhr | mit Q&A
Samstag, 19.9. | 20.40 Uhr

04/09/2026

Der Vorverkauf ist eröffnet 🎉 Tickets online und vor Ort beim Kinos Riffraff/Houdini

03/09/2026

Encounters entstand im Auftrag des National Trust für die Ausstellung How Did We Get Here?. Der Film verbindet die Geschichten ausgewählter tibetischer Objekte aus der Museumssammlung von Kedleston Hall mit den Geschichten von Tibeter:innen, die heute in Grossbritannien leben.

Sonntag, 20.9. um 16.30 Uhr im Riffraff 4
Mit Q&A

03/09/2026

✨Tibet Film Festival London 2026 Programme Reveal 🎬

We have a fantastic programme this year comprising films and events revolving around the theme of Memories of Tibet. Check link in bio or scan QR code for booking and 🎟️!

Below are details of each event:

1) ENCOUNTERS: MEMORIES, MUSEUMS, EMPIRE & EXILE + Q&A WITH DIRECTORS NYIMA MURRY & KUNSANG KYIRONG LED BY DR EMMA MARTIN

We’re kicking off with a special double bill of new documentary short films by two incredible Tibetan women directors, “Encounters" by , made for and a new short film by . The conversation after the films will be led by

🗓️ 7pm, 25 September, 2026
📍 Genesis Cinema
🎟️ Tickets and more information: https://www.genesiscinema.co.uk/event/113862

2) 100 SUNSET + Q&A WITH DIRECTOR KUNSANG KYIRONG

A young introverted thief meets an unexpected confidant while spying on, and occasionally stealing from, her Tibetan community in Toronto.

🗓️ 6pm, 26 September, 2026
📍The Garden Cinema
🎟️ Tickets and more information: https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/tibet-film-festival-london-presents-100-sunset-qa/

3) UK PREMIERE, FAR FROM HOME, Directed by Kristi Tethong + Q&A

As a father's memory fades, an extraordinary love story and a family's archives reveal the living history of a nation fighting not to be forgotten.

🗓️ 3:30pm, 27 September, 2026
📍 Rio Cinema
🎟️ Tickets and more information: https://riocinema.org.uk/Rio.dll/WhatsOn?f=2843955

4) TIBET FILM FESTIVAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION

Join us to watch five short films preselected from our annual competition which invites aspiring filmmakers to present their voices to a distinguished jury of filmmakers and artists who select a winner for the top award. Cast your vote for the London Audience Award!
🗓️ 7pm, 27 September, 2026
📍 Ridley Road Social Club
🎟️ Ticket info coming soon

Programme overview and more details here: https://www.tibetfilmfestival.org/london-programme-2026

03/09/2026

Tibet Film Festival London 2026

The 6th edition of Tibet Film Festival London takes place 25-27th September 2026 at various venues around the city. 🎬

We Celebrate Tibetan Cinema Tibet Film Festival 🎉

Full programme and ticket details 🎟️ https://www.tibetfilmfestival.org/london-programme-2026

Our venue partners this year are:
Genesis Cinema
The Garden Cinema
Rio Cinema
Ridley Road Social Club

With generous support from
Tibetan Youth Association in Europe
Filming for Tibet
Tenz
GSTF Gesellschaft Schweizerisch-Tibetische Freundschaft
Vokos Production
Sonam's Tsampa
Monlam & Hanspeter Maurer-Adotsang
Giuseppe Kaiser Stiftung
Tsering Foundation

Artwork by

art

01/09/2026

In einem kleinen tibetischen Restaurant im New Yorker Stadtteil Queens steckt eine lose Gruppe von Einwander:innen und Aussenseiter:innen in einer fünfzehnminütigen Zeitschleife fest. Der Kellner Kunga scheint der Einzige zu sein, der sich dieser Situation bewusst ist. Auf der verzweifelten Suche nach einem Ausweg muss er sich Razzien der US-Einwanderungsbehörde, Dealern und weiteren chaotischen Herausforderungen stellen, die von draussen ins Restaurant dringen. Doch erst als er sich seinen ganz persönlichen Konflikten stellt, hat er eine Chance, die Fesseln der Zeit zu sprengen.

Sonntag, 20.9. um 18.10 Uhr im Riffraff 1
PREMIERE mit Q&A

21/08/2026

Tibet Film Festival Trailer OUT NOW 🎉

Herzlichen Dank an alle, die mitgewirkt haben. 🙏🏾❤️

Cast: Dickie Sh*tsetsang
Tsering Chönzom Netsang
Pema Sh*tsetsang
Yeshe Gyaltag

Kamera: Sam de Mena Fernández
Kamera Assistenz: Nora Luz
BTS Kamera: Tenzin Gawa Gope
Licht: Aline Bavier
Licht Assistenz: Demet Iyidoğan
Styling: Sara Čolić
Maske: Pedja Krsmanovic
Hair: Miriam Wolff .wolfie
Nail Artist: Lina Doll
Assistant Director: Selin Besili
Schnitt Mentor: Andri Erdin
Schnitt: Tenzin Yangdon Nesar
Color Grading: Levin Schnider
Buch und Regie: Tenzin Yangdon Nesar
Konzept und Story: Haus Gawaling
Musik: TiBcHiCk “Dhandarang Godu ( I Want It Now )”

Dankeschön an: Atelier Tibet, Dave Schmid, Diky Garne, Haus Gawaling, Jana Čolić, Jesper Rusterholz, Jhanchuk Dolma Khanang (Angelina), Khando Nesar, Kino Riffraff, Liam Erlach, Max Hürlimann, Pascal Bolzern, Tenz Momo, Tereza Topić, Tsering Norzom Berndt, Yeshe Adotsang, Yeshe Chonzom Nesar

Mit grosszügiger Unterstützung von

Monlam & Hanspeter Maurer-Adotsang
Giuseppe Kaiser Stiftung
Tsering Foundation

20/08/2026

Tibet Film Festival 2026

Die 17. Ausgabe des Tibet Film Festival Zürich findet vom 18.-20. September 2026 im Kino Kinos Riffraff/Houdini statt. 🎬

We Celebrate Tibetan Cinema Tibet Film Festival 🎉

Mit grosszügiger Unterstützung von
Tibetan Youth Association in Europe
Filming For Tibet
Tenz Momo
GSTF
vokos
SONAM’s TSAMPA
Monlam & Hanspeter Maurer-Adotsang
Giuseppe Kaiser Stiftung
Tsering Foundation

Artwork by
samphell
aufsiemitgebrüll
Dorjee Sangpo

17/08/2026

Tashi Delek!

With three new locations joining us this year, it’s time to introduce our new local TFF Instagram accounts.

This account will remain our main TFF account and will also continue to be the home account for TFF Zurich.

Please follow the local accounts:

Tibet Film Festival 📍 Berlin

Tibet Film Festival DC

17/08/2026

We celebrate Tibetan cinema! 🎉

Founded in Zurich in 2008, the Tibet Film Festival (TFF) was established in honor of filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen, whose courageous documentary Leaving Fear Behind led to his six-year imprisonment. Since his 2017 escape and reunion with his family in exile, the festival has continued to serve as a vital platform for Tibetan cinema. 🎬
As the first festival solely dedicated to Tibetan filmmakers, we showcase works produced, written or directed by Tibetans. Led by an international team of Tibetan organisers, we proudly bring Tibetan voices and perspectives to audiences worldwide. 🌏

Tibet Film Festival
Tibet Film Festival 📍 Berlin

Tibet Film Festival DC

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