Film
The Year of the Ghost
Documentary · 1h 35m · in cinemas from 19 November
Where to see it
3 screenings in 3 cities
1 screening in Amsterdam
- 18:15
About
After his father falls seriously ill in China, filmmaker Louis Hothothot films his mother and sister as they rebuild their lives.
Louis Hothothot returns to China in 2022 when his father becomes seriously ill. A mandatory 28-day quarantine keeps him apart from the family during that period. The documentary follows his mother and sister as each reshapes her life: his mother moves to the village where her husband is buried, believing that his gentle spirit still lingers there and needs care, while his sister stays in Beijing. She works as a matchmaker, helping others find love while balancing the expectations placed on her as a daughter with her wish for a family of her own. Hothothot also examines how misogyny has marked the lives of the women in his family across generations. He moves between Europe and China, while the care of his mother becomes a central concern.
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Facts
- Director
- Louis Hothothot
- Countries
- Netherlands, China
- Studios
- PVH Film
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 35 minutes
- Language
- Chinese
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 19 November 2026
Questions
How long is The Year of the Ghost?
1 hour 35 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Where can I see The Year of the Ghost?
There are 3 screenings at 3 cinemas in 3 cities, most in Amsterdam (1), Haarlem (1) and Arnhem (1). Pick your city above for the times.
What language is The Year of the Ghost in?
The Year of the Ghost is in Chinese. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
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