What is Ghost Dance?
Ghost Dance is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Documentary, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1983
- Release date
- Dec 15, 1983
- Genres
- Documentary, Drama
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Ghost Dance is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Documentary, Drama.
Should you watch it?
“Two women traverse Paris and London, confronting memory and ghosts through philosophical musings.”
- Thought‑provoking exploration of memory and ghosts
- Rich visual settings in Paris and London
- Engages with Jacques Derrida’s ideas on cinema
- Dense philosophical content may challenge casual viewers
- Hybrid documentary‑drama style can feel uneven
Watch it if you enjoy cerebral, art‑house cinema that blends philosophy with visual storytelling.
The film is intellectually demanding and suited for mature audiences interested in philosophy and experimental narrative.
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What genre does Ghost Dance belong to?
Ghost Dance is a documentary‑drama adventure film with strong art‑house influences.
Who directed Ghost Dance?
Ken McMullen directed the 1983 film Ghost Dance.
Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes Pascale Ogierová, Leonie Mellingerová, Robbie Coltrane, Dominique Pinon, and Stuart Brisley.
Which philosopher’s ideas are central to the film?
The film centers on the ideas of French philosopher Jacques Derrida.
In which cities does the story take place?
The narrative follows two women in Paris and London.