The Year of the Ghost
The opening film of IDFA 2026, The Year of the Ghost, examines the changing relationship between men and women in Chinese families. The film addresses themes such as memory, identity and family history. You see how the position of women within family life is changing.
An intimate family portrait
In his new film The Year of the Ghost, director Louis HotHotHot turns his camera on his own family. A sad event is the catalyst: his father has passed away. Due to covid measures, the son cannot be in China in time to say goodbye. Once reunited with his mother and sister, Louis HotHotHot films their search for a new meaning in their lives.
Women in China
Mother wants to stay in father's birth village to take care of his spirit, but who will take care of her? In the big city, HotHotHot's sister struggles with her status as a single woman. Using archive footage, animations, and candid conversations, Louis HotHotHot explores how modern Chinese history and misogyny influence the lives of women. This intimate family portrait thus tells a poignant story about the position of women and the changing family culture in China.
All dates
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November 2026
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| Datum | Tijd | Locatie | Ticketlink | CalendarLink |
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| Fri 20 Nov | 19:00 | LantarenVenster | Buy tickets | |
Friday 20 November
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