THE HOLE (1998) in 35mm

Special Features: 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. Produced for French television’s 2000 SEEN BY... series, this was originally broadcast in a 69- minute version called THE LAST DANCE. This longer version is the director’s preferred cut. (Note courtesy of Big World Pictures.) DIR/SCR Tsai Ming-liang; SCR Yang Pi-ying; PROD Peggy Chiao. Taiwan, 1998, color, 89 min. In Mandarin with English subtitles. NOT RATED

Run Time: 89 Minutes

Opening Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026

Genre: Drama, romance

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