A New Old Play
Watch TrailerOn a 1980s evening, the topmost clown-actor of the 20th century Sichuan opera, Qiu Fu passes away in an accident and half-unwillingly sets off for the Ghost City under the escort of two underworld officials. Along the way, he meets old friends. As they recall the past, a history of the living is conjured up.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 椒麻堂会 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | China, France, Hong Kong |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Qiu Jiongjiong |
| Runtime | 179 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (33 votes) |
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The film constructs a unique universe that relies on the aesthetics of folk opera to explore the haunting nature of collective memory. It builds a powerful allegory where an artist's personal journey mirrors the fate of an entire era.
What lingers after the final curtain is the profound melancholy of history recounted as a ghost story, where every gesture feels both theatrical and deeply human. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Qiu Jiongjiong
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Watch attentively, allowing its painterly frames and layered symbolism to unfold at their own deliberate pace.
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