The film Jinpa by Pema Tseden has won the 25th Cyclo d’Or (Golden Rickshaw) – the top award at Fica, the Festival International des Cinémas d’Asie, as well as the Critics’ Award and the INALCO’s Special Award. Jinpa is Pema Tseden’s ninth film, he is gaining increasing recognition; he was the first Tibetan to pursue advanced studies at the prestigious Beijing Film Academy.