The Hole
- Fri, Nov 20
- Sat, Nov 21
- Sun, Nov 22
Director: Tsai Ming-liang Run Time: 95 min. Format: 35mm Film Release Year: 1998 Language: Chinese with English subtitles
Starring: Hui-Chin Lin, Lee Kang-Sheng, Lin Kun-huei, Miao Tian, Yang Kuei-mei
New 35mm Print!
Set just prior to the start of the 21st century, this vaguely futuristic story follows two residents of a quickly crumbling building who refuse to leave their homes in spite of a virus that has forced the evacuation of the area. As rain pours down relentlessly, a single man is stuck with an unfinished plumbing job and a hole in his floor. This results in a very odd relationship with the woman who lives below him. Combining deadpan humor with an austere view of loneliness and a couple of unexpected musical numbers, Tsai Ming-Liang crafted one of the most original films of the 1990s. – Big World Pictures
This program is funded in part by The Brattle’s 35mm Film Fund. Donations to this fund maintain our film projection equipment, train future projectionists, and ensure that The Brattle will be able to continue 35mm screenings well into the future.