Zhang Ziyi at Festival Lumière: talk and The Road Home

To attend Zhang Ziyi’s program on Monday, October 12, 2026, the key venue is Pathé Bellecour in Lyon. The talk with the actress begins at 3 p.m. and is followed by *Poem*, a short film she directed. At 4:45 p.m., the same cinema screens Zhang Yimou’s *The Road Home*. These are Lyon local times, UTC+2 on this date. Because the festival presents the talk and feature as distinct sessions, check availability and the conditions attached to each ticket through the official channels before leaving.

The afternoon schedule

The program devoted to Zhang Ziyi states that the “Rencontre avec Zhang Ziyi” master class begins at 3 p.m. at Pathé Bellecour. The conversation will be followed by *Poem*, a 36-minute film directed by Zhang Ziyi.

*The Road Home* is scheduled for 4:45 p.m., also at Pathé Bellecour. The close timing makes it possible to plan an afternoon around both activities, but the page does not say that they share a single ticket or that attendance at the talk automatically provides admission to the feature. The safest approach is to check and purchase whatever is required for each session through the official ticket office.

It is also important that “followed by” refers specifically to *Poem*, not *The Road Home*. This distinction prevents the 4:45 p.m. screening from being mistaken for a formal part of the master class.

What is being screened

Directed by Zhang Yimou, *The Road Home* is listed under its original title *Wo de fùqin muqin*, with a 1999 release year and a running time of 1 hour 29 minutes. Its story follows a young man who returns to his village for his father’s funeral and recalls his parents’ love story. According to the festival, this was the role that introduced Zhang Ziyi to a broad audience.

The talk offers another perspective on her work: alongside the conversation with the guest, audiences will see *Poem*, credited to her as director. The afternoon therefore places an early role from her international rise near a work she directed herself.

The festival’s official presentation names Zhang Ziyi among its 2026 guests and describes a career connected to filmmakers including Zhang Yimou, Ang Lee, and Wong Kar-wai. That context helps explain why the program extends beyond one film.

Tickets and availability

The Festival Lumière ticket page lists regular screenings at €8.50 full price, €6.50 for accredited attendees, and €5 for children under 14. For master classes at Pathé Bellecour, the published table gives a price of €10, or €8 for accredited attendees. Bring the required proof if using a reduced rate.

Those prices do not confirm availability for Zhang Ziyi’s events, and they do not show that one ticket covers both. Check the official booking process for each session. The festival recommends buying in advance, says seats are guaranteed until 15 minutes before the start, and notes that tickets may be sold at the venue before each screening. This is not a guarantee that a ticket will be available at the door.

Tickets bought online must be printed or shown on a smartphone. The page also states that tickets are sold at Pathé Bellecour from October 10 through 18, as well as online and at other official sales points.

Before going to Pathé Bellecour

Check the date, time, auditorium, and ticket status again on the day. The Festival Lumière homepage provides access to the 2026 program and identifies Zhang Ziyi among the guests, making it a useful place to review general announcements.

Allow time between your arrival and 3 p.m.: the published rule guaranteeing seats only until 15 minutes before the start makes a last-minute arrival risky. For *The Road Home*, repeat the check for the 4:45 p.m. screening even if you have already attended the talk.

The supplied sources do not give a full street address for Pathé Bellecour or transport and accessibility directions specific to these two activities. This guide therefore does not assume a route. Consult the venue and official channels before traveling.

If the 4:45 p.m. screening does not work

The festival announces a second screening of *The Road Home* on Tuesday, October 13, at 10:45 a.m. at Cinéma Comœdia. It may provide a scheduling alternative, but it requires a separate ticket check and does not include Monday’s talk.

For October 12, the practical summary remains: talk at 3 p.m., followed by *Poem*; *The Road Home* at 4:45 p.m.; both announced at Pathé Bellecour in Lyon local time. Treat each item as a session requiring confirmation and follow any changes only through the official links.