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Ghost Dance (1983)

1983-12-15 · 1h 40m · EN
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Through the experiences of two women in Paris and London, Ghost Dance offers an analysis of the complexity of our conceptions of ghosts, memory and the past. The film focuses on the French philosopher Jacques Derrida, who observes, 'I think cinema, when it's not boring, is the art of letting ghosts come back.' He also says that 'memory is the past that has never had the form of the present.'

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Ken McMullenDirector

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Pascale OgierPascale OgierPascaleLeonie MellingerLeonie MellingerMarianneJacques DerridaJacques DerridaHimselfStuart BrisleyStuart BrisleyAction on WaterRobbie ColtraneRobbie ColtraneGeorgeDominique PinonDominique PinonSalesman/GuideBarbara ColesBarbara Colesof WomanArchie PoolArchie Poolof MythsKen McMullenKen McMullenof ManMichael MellingerMichael Mellingerof Marianne's Daydream

Keywords

London, englandParis, francePhotographic memory

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Genre affinityDrama · DocumentaryTheme affinityLondon England · Paris France · Photographic MemoryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference453019Actor preference110446 · 11993 · 69654Country preferenceDe

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Frequently asked questions about Ghost Dance

What is Ghost Dance about?

Through the experiences of two women in Paris and London, Ghost Dance offers an analysis of the complexity of our conceptions of ghosts, memory and the past. The film focuses on the French philosopher Jacques Derrida, who observes, 'I think cinema, when it's not boring, is the art of letting ghosts come back.' He also says that 'memory is the past that has never had the form of the present.'

How long is Ghost Dance?

Ghost Dance has a runtime of 100 minutes.