How to Shoot a Ghost
Synopsis
Two newly dead young people meet in the streets of Athens, amid the pulsing cityscape and the ghosts of history. One a translator, the other a photographer, they were outsiders in life; in death they struggle with the residue of their longings and mistakes. They wander the city together, finding consolation in the difficult beauty of existence and its aftermath.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Eva H.D.
- Original Score
- Ella van der Woude
- Original Title
- How to Shoot a Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Cyprus
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Green Olive Films, Liaison Pictures, Monarch Kaleidoscope, Nightjar Films, Soft Focus Films, UNMADE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Kaufman
Eva H.D.
Ella van der Woude
Michał Dymek, Yiorgos Koutsaliaris
Robert Frazen, Jon Daniel
Isabelle Deluce, Foivos Dousos, Matt Hartley, John Henry Hinkel, Fil Ieropoulos
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Kaufman
Director
Isabelle Deluce
Producer
Emily McCann Lesser
Producer
Robert Frazen
Editor
Kim Jennings
Production Design
Chloe Karmin
Costume Design
Eva H.D.
Writer
Ella van der Woude
Original Music Composer
Michał Dymek
Director of Photography
Jon Daniel
Editor
Lucien Harriot
Visual Effects Supervisor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is How to Shoot a Ghost about?
Two newly dead young people meet in the streets of Athens, amid the pulsing cityscape and the ghosts of history. One a translator, the other a photographer, they were outsiders in life; in death they struggle with the residue of their longings and mistakes. They wander the city together, finding consolation in the difficult beauty of existence and its aftermath.
Who directed How to Shoot a Ghost?
How to Shoot a Ghost was directed by Charlie Kaufman.
Who stars in How to Shoot a Ghost?
The principal cast of How to Shoot a Ghost includes Jessie Buckley, Josef Akiki, Eva H.D., Argyris Pandazaras, Nektarios Souldatos.
When was How to Shoot a Ghost released and how long is it?
How to Shoot a Ghost was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Shoot a Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Shoot a Ghost was composed by Ella van der Woude.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Shoot a Ghost?
How to Shoot a Ghost holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).