Spectres are Haunting Europe (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, Spectres are Haunting Europe is a documentary and history film directed by Maria Kourkouta, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The Idomeni refugee camp housed people from the Middle East who were trying to cross the border into Europe. When the Greek police closed the camp, the refugees resisted and blocked a railway line used to deliver goods. Maria Kourkouta’s minimalist documentary not only observes these events but also presents carefully modeled static images that open up the space within and without the frame of view, and in the closing black-and-white sequence offers a poetic commentary. The result is a bleak portrait of a place where endless lines of refugees try to preserve the final remnants of their individual freedoms. “This film is a call to welcome the refugees that cross the European borders, as well as the ghosts that return with them.”
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Spectres are Haunting Europe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spectres are Haunting Europe page.
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- Where can I watch Spectres are Haunting Europe (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spectres are Haunting Europe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spectres are Haunting Europe worth watching?
- Spectres are Haunting Europe holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Spectres are Haunting Europe released?
- Spectres are Haunting Europe was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.