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201966 minGdocumentary

Ghost Artist

201966 minGdocumentary

20,000 people fainted at the Montreal world's fair after watching Robert Cordier's 1967 film about medicine and the body.

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20,000 people fainted at the Montreal world's fair after watching Robert Cordier's 1967 film about medicine and the body.

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Edward Richewriter

Steven Palmerwriter

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Robert Cordier's avant-garde film, made in 1967, shocked audiences at the Montreal world’s fair, causing 20,000 attendees to faint. Set against the backdrop of Paris, Ghost Artist reveals Cordier's rediscovery as an influential figure in the art world. The film draws connections to his collaborations with notable artists such as James Baldwin, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dalí. It positions Cordier's work as a significant contribution to both art and cinema, challenging societal norms of its time.

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