Ghost Dance (1983)

Ghost Dance (1983) poster

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.'

Director: Ken McMullen
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: David Cunningham
Cinematography: Peter Harvey
Production: Channel 4 Television, ZDF
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

london, england, paris, france, photographic memory

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.'
Who directed Ghost Dance?
Ghost Dance was directed by Ken McMullen.
Who stars in Ghost Dance?
Ghost Dance stars Pascale Ogier, Leonie Mellinger, Jacques Derrida, Stuart Brisley, Robbie Coltrane, Dominique Pinon.
How long is Ghost Dance?
Ghost Dance has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Ghost Dance?
Ghost Dance is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was Ghost Dance produced?
Ghost Dance was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.