Age, Biography and Wiki
Pema Tseden was born on 3 December, 1969 in Guide County, Qinghai, China, is a Tibetan film director and screenwriter (1969–2023). Discover Pema Tseden's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
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| Occupation |
Director, screenwriter |
| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
3 December, 1969 |
| Birthday |
3 December |
| Birthplace |
Guide County, Qinghai, China |
| Date of death |
8 May, 2023 |
| Died Place |
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| Nationality |
China
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Pema Tseden Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Pema Tseden height not available right now. We will update Pema Tseden's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Pema Tseden Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pema Tseden worth at the age of 53 years old? Pema Tseden’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from China. We have estimated Pema Tseden's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Director |
Pema Tseden Social Network
Timeline
Pema Tseden, also called Wanma Caidan (December 1969 – 8 May 2023) was a Tibetan film director and screenwriter.
He was a professor at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou and a member of the Film Directors Guild of China, China Film Association, and Chinese Film Literature Association.
He is known for making many films entirely in Tibetan language and presenting a more realistic depiction of Tibetan life as opposed to the exoticism often associated with the region.
Pema Tseden's debut work, The Silent Holy Stones, won the Best Directorial Debut at the 25th Golden Rooster Awards, Asian New Talent Award for Best Director at the 9th Shanghai International Film Festival, Special Jury Award at the 8th Changchun Film Festival, and Best First Feature at the 13th Beijing College Student Film Festival.
Tharlo, a film adaptation based on the novel of the same name by himself, won the Best Adapted Screenplay at the 52nd Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards, also prizes in the 23rd Beijing College Student Film Festival, and the film was nominated for Golden Lion at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival.
Pema Tseden was born into a pastoral family, in Guide County, Qinghai, in December 1969, during the Cultural Revolution.
He was raised by his grandfather, who was a monk.
He was the only one of three siblings to have finished school.
He graduated from Northwest University for Nationalities, where he majored in Tibetan Language and Literature.
After graduation, he worked as a primary school teacher and a civil servant.
Then he pursued advanced studies at China's most prestigious film school, Beijing Film Academy, where he became the Academy's first-ever Tibetan student.
In 2009, Soul Searching won the Special Jury Award at the 12th Shanghai International Film Festival and was nominated for Golden Goblet Award.
In June 2016, Pema Tseden was detained by police after attempting to re-enter the baggage claim area at Xining airport to retrieve one of his luggage.
The police said he refused to cooperate and suffered three cuts where the handcuff dug into his skin.
His colleagues reported that during the scuffle, he was grabbed by the hair and suffered many bruises, after which he was interrogated all night.
On Saturday, he was ordered to serve administrative detention but was hospitalized the following Monday after experiencing headaches, chest pains, and high blood sugar.
Wang Lei, media director for Tharlo, said Pema Tseden had diabetes and was not able to medicate normally during detention.
The Film Directors Guild of China issued a statement calling for an investigation into whether the police had used excessive force.
Pema Tseden was the first filmmaker in greater China to make films entirely in Tibetan language.
He was known for his realistic portrayal of modern Tibetans, compared to the more mystical depictions often associated with the region.
"Filmmakers are starting to more accurately capture the essence of life in Tibet. They are starting to let go of the old stereotypes."
Pema Tseden died from heart failure on 8 May 2023, at the age of 53.
He was about to finish the ninth film that would have been both written and directed by himself.
