Smoking Area
“Smoking Area”
Synopsis
In a weathered corner of Ostende's industrial zone, migrant workers gather for their daily cigarette break, where shared smoke and quiet conversations reveal the poetry in their hard-worn lives.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Film Fest Gent
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pham Hoang Minh Thy, Sebastian Molina Ruiz, Shaojun Wang, Sébastien Willem
- Original Title
- Smoking Area
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Doc Nomads, Calle Calandria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pham Hoang Minh Thy, Sebastian Molina Ruiz, Shaojun Wang, Sébastien Willem
Sebastian Molina Ruiz
Sebastian Molina Ruiz, Sébastien Willem, Shaojun Wang
Sébastien Willem, Shaojun Wang, Sebastian Molina Ruiz, Pham Hoang Minh Thy
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Molina Ruiz
Director of Photography
Sebastian Molina Ruiz
Editor
Sébastien Willem
Editor
Shaojun Wang
Editor
Pham Hoang Minh Thy
Editor
Pham Hoang Minh Thy
Director
Sebastian Molina Ruiz
Director
Shaojun Wang
Director
Sébastien Willem
Director
Sébastien Willem
Producer
Shaojun Wang
Producer
Sebastian Molina Ruiz
Producer
Pham Hoang Minh Thy
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Smoking Area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoking Area
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smoking Area about?
In a weathered corner of Ostende's industrial zone, migrant workers gather for their daily cigarette break, where shared smoke and quiet conversations reveal the poetry in their hard-worn lives.
Who directed Smoking Area?
Smoking Area was directed by Pham Hoang Minh Thy, Sebastian Molina Ruiz, Shaojun Wang, Sébastien Willem.
Who stars in Smoking Area?
The principal cast of Smoking Area includes Not specified.
When was Smoking Area released and how long is it?
Smoking Area was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.