Absurdist, beautiful cinema

The Hole (1998) is an absolute cinematic treasure: a depiction of dystopian isolation at its loopiest.

It's uncommon to see 1990s Taipei in film, and although this is set far in the bleak future, those familiar with Taiwan will instantly connect with much of The Hole's imagery and symbolism.

The film features the brilliant music of Grace Chan whose career is worth discovering many times over. Directed by Tsai Ming-Liang.