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To Repel Ghosts

To Repel Ghosts

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Documentary

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Jean-Michel Basquiat’s voyage of spiritual atonement to the Ivory Coast shortly before his death is the inspiration for Ivoirian Philippe Lacôte’s To Repel Ghosts, a captivating re-enactment of the artist’s experience.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

8/10

Release Date

05 September 2013

Country

Cote D'Ivoire

Cast

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