Synopsis
A glimpse into the last century of China's tumultuous history, THE GARDENER AND THE DICTATOR tells a profoundly intimate and quirky love story of a remarkable couple in the final years of their lives by interweaving intimate moments and struggles from daily life with memories both joyous and deeply painful.
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​"Soft-spoken, richly personal, and deeply human, this film brings audiences into a world of quiet routines, long histories, and intimate love… it will stay with you" – Nicaille Paula Sison, Met Radio
SCREENINGS & BROADCAST
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TELEVISION PREMIERES
August 25, 2025 | EBS | South Korea
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UPCOMING SCREENINGS
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January 18, 2026 | Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema | Toronto, ON​
https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films/gardener-and-the-dictator
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PAST SCREENINGS
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December 11, 2025 | Familylens International Film Festival | Beijing, China
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Official Competition
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October 31, 2025 | Windsor International Film Festival | Windsor, Canada
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August 25, 29, 31, 2025 | International Premiere | EBS International Documentary Festival | Seoul, South Korea
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Special Jury Award
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Opening Film
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April 27, May 2, 2025 | World Premiere | Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival | Toronto, ON
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Top 20 Audience Favourites
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