A New Old Play
椒麻堂会
Synopsis
On a 1980s evening, the topmost clown-actor of the 20th century Sichuan opera, Qiu Fu passes away in an accident and half-unwillingly sets off for the Ghost City under the escort of two underworld officials. Along the way, he meets old friends. As they recall the past, a history of the living is conjured up.
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A NEW OLD PLAY TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-15
Top Cast
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Yi Sicheng
Qui Fu
Chen Haoyu
Child Qiufu
Guan Nan
Tong Huafeng
Qiu Zhimin
Pocky
Xue Xuchun
Chicken Foot
Tao Gu
Crooky
Xu Gang
Zhang
Huang Lingchao
Horse-face
Liu Boyu
Ox-head
Lu Wei
Generalissimo
Qiao Jiannan
Soldier
Xu Mingyong
Lieutenant Luo
Jiaqi Wang
Manager Ma
Wang Jiafu
Manager Liu
Nick Wen
Holy Founder
Zhan Yakui
First Wife
Chen Jianing
Qiu Jiongjiong
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Qiu Jiongjiong
- Screenplay & Story
- Qiu Jiongjiong
- Original Score
- Diao Lili
- Original Title
- 椒麻堂会
- Country of Origin
- China, France, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Studios
- Ulaka Productions, Midnight Blur Films 午夜失焦, Hippocampe Productions, ARTeFACT Entertainment (Hong Kong) Ltd., La Fonte, Guan Yu Film, YANGXIAO Culture, Dòng Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Qiu Jiongjiong
Qiu Jiongjiong
Diao Lili
Yuchao Feng
Qiu Jiongjiong
Yang Jin, Ding Ding, Han Yi, Sophie L
Department Leadership Roster
Qiu Jiongjiong
Editor
Yuchao Feng
Director of Photography
Yang Jin
Producer
Qiu Jiongjiong
Screenplay
Ding Ding
Producer
Qiu Jiongjiong
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A New Old Play
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What is A New Old Play about?
On a 1980s evening, the topmost clown-actor of the 20th century Sichuan opera, Qiu Fu passes away in an accident and half-unwillingly sets off for the Ghost City under the escort of two underworld officials. Along the way, he meets old friends. As they recall the past, a history of the living is conjured up.
Who directed A New Old Play?
A New Old Play was directed by Qiu Jiongjiong.
Who stars in A New Old Play?
The principal cast of A New Old Play includes Yi Sicheng, Chen Haoyu, Guan Nan, Qiu Zhimin, Xue Xuchun.
When was A New Old Play released and how long is it?
A New Old Play was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for A New Old Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A New Old Play was composed by Diao Lili.