Jacques Derrida

Born: 1930-07-15

Jacques Derrida was a French philosopher, born in Algeria. Derrida is best known for developing a form of semiotic analysis known as deconstruction, which he discussed in numerous texts, and developed in the context of phenomenology. He is one of the major figures associated with post-structuralism and postmodern philosophy.


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Cameraperson

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2016-09-09

As a visually radical memoir, CAMERAPERSON draws on the remarkable footage that filmmaker...

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Hamlet Within

as uncredited
Released: 2022-05-21

A radical cinematic investigation into the myth of Hamlet, the avenging prince of Denmark,...

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Ghost Dance

as Himself
Released: 1983-12-15

Through the experiences of two women in Paris and London, Ghost Dance offers an analysis of the...

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Deconstructivist Architects

as uncredited
Released: 1990-12-31

By the end of the 1980's a new architectural sensibility challenged the prevailing post-Modern...

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Derrida

as Himself
Released: 2002-03-12

Documentary about French philosopher (and author of deconstructionism) Jacques Derrida, who...

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Pourquoi la guerre aujourd’hui?

as Self
Released: 2015-06-02

On 19 February 2003, four days after an international day of protest against the imminent...

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Jacques Derrida, le courage de la pensée

as Self (Archive footage)
Released: 2014-10-08

A look back at the life of Jacques Derrida, on the 10th anniversary of the philosopher's death.

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Memoirs of the Blind

as Self
Released: 1991-01-01

In 1990, the Louvre invited the French philosopher Jacques Derrida to create a visual and...

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