“Cinema plus Psychoanalysis equals the Science of Ghosts.”

— Jacques Derrida

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French philosopher (1930-2004) 1930–2004

Laurence J. Peter (1919–1990) Canadian eductor

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Jacques Derrida (1930–2004) French philosopher (1930-2004)

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“Cinema plus Psychoanalysis equals the Science of Ghosts.”

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