Ghost Tropic (2020)

In the heart of the night, under the sleeping cityscape of Brussels, 58-year-old Khadija (Saadia Bentaïeb), a dedicated Maghrebi cleaning woman, finds herself in an unexpected journey. After an exhausting day of work, she succumbs to sleep on the last subway ride home, only to awaken at the end of the line. With the city in slumber and the last train long gone, she is thrust into an unplanned odyssey back home on foot. Ghost Tropic unfolds as Khadija's nocturnal escapade through the city streets, offering her a rare, intimate encounter with the urban beauty she calls home. The city's quiet charm reveals itself in the silence, transforming her solitary trek into an enlightening exploration of her environment. Premiering at the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, Ghost Tropic is as much a tribute to the city of Brussels as it is a testament to the resilience of its protagonist. This captivating narrative is a reminder that sometimes, it's the unexpected detours that lead us to truly understand the world we inhabit.

Ghost Tropic is a drama movie featuring Saadia Bentaïeb and directed by Bas Devos.

Ghost Tropic is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.