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Ismael's Ghosts

R 2017 1h 54m Drama Romance TRAILER for List
50% Tomatometer 78 Reviews 28% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Twenty-one years ago, she ran away -- and 21 years later, Carlotta is back from the void. But Ismael has been busy rebuilding a life for himself with Sylvia and working on his next movie. As Ismael's trials and tribulations unfurl, so too do those of his film's protagonist -- the idle, funny and reckless diplomat Ivan Dédalus.

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Ismael's Ghosts unites an excellent cast -- and their valiant efforts are often enough to counter its somewhat confused and disjointed story.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Unfortunately all the metafictional layering only highlights the lack of engagement at the center of the story, the three stars acting up a storm but barely acknowledging each other. Apr 17, 2020 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Marion Cotillard and Charlotte Gainsbourg momentarily bring verve to proceedings. Rated: 2/5 Jun 9, 2018 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times Decked out in the classy colours of the high-end French art film, Ismael's Ghosts is probably easier to enjoy if you make no attempt to fit its disjointed units together. Rated: 2/5 Jun 8, 2018 Full Review Andrew Gaudion THN The film, like Ismael, cannot escape its own self-indulgent tendencies, leading to an experience that never coalesces into something that feels all that insightful, despite some fine acting and moments of wit and mystery. Rated: 2/5 Aug 30, 2020 Full Review Matt Cipolla Film Monthly Ismael's Ghosts is several movies each with their own merits, but that doesn't mean that they coexist amicably. Rated: 2.5/5 Jul 23, 2020 Full Review Dustin Chang ScreenAnarchy Deliciously self-reflexive and touching, Ismael's Ghosts is another great testament of Desplechin's unique talent as a film enthusiast and a great writer. Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member In interesting examination of a mental unraveling by the leads; almost a throwback to previous era of films as realism is not the primary concern Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member From the spy thriller to the love triangle, from the existential drama in the best traditions of French cinema to the farce comedy - this appears before us a new Desplechin. Think i have to watch one more time using boxxy software to understand what it was :D Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Unwatchable - avoid by all means! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Tasteless compendium of corny melodramatic tricks Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member I did my best to stay but left after an hour. There were several stories going on and it was very slow and disconnected. 2/10 at best. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Twenty-one years ago, she ran away -- and 21 years later, Carlotta is back from the void. But Ismael has been busy rebuilding a life for himself with Sylvia and working on his next movie. As Ismael's trials and tribulations unfurl, so too do those of his film's protagonist -- the idle, funny and reckless diplomat Ivan Dédalus.
Director
Arnaud Desplechin
Producer
Pascal Caucheteux
Screenwriter
Arnaud Desplechin, Léa Mysius, Julie Peyr
Production Co
Why Not Productions
Rating
R (Sexuality|Language|Brief Strong Violence|Some Graphic Nudity)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 3, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$102.3K
Runtime
1h 54m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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