Phantoms
“The house has more rooms than I remember”
Synopsis
An intimate, deeply personal film featuring footage Weerasethakul shot of Swinton in and around her family home in Scotland, this overlapping split screen film is inspired by Margaret Tait’s film "Portrait of Ga" and the films of Hitchcock. The work that emerges is a meditative, dreamlike space - a haunting, transformative encounter blending past and present, presence and absence. Presented at the exhibition “Tilda Swinton: Ongoing” at Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Eye Filmmuseum
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Original Title
- Phantoms
- Country of Origin
- Thailand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Department Leadership Roster
Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantoms
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phantoms about?
An intimate, deeply personal film featuring footage Weerasethakul shot of Swinton in and around her family home in Scotland, this overlapping split screen film is inspired by Margaret Tait’s film "Portrait of Ga" and the films of Hitchcock. The work that emerges is a meditative, dreamlike space - a haunting, transformative encounter blending past and present, presence and absence. Presented at the exhibition “Tilda Swinton: Ongoing” at Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam.
Who directed Phantoms?
Phantoms was directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Who stars in Phantoms?
The principal cast of Phantoms includes Tilda Swinton.
When was Phantoms released and how long is it?
Phantoms was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 9m.