“To paraphrase Raymond Chandler, French philosopher Jacques Derrida is smart the way other people think they’re smart. And the great pleasure of DERRIDA, an ABSOLUTELY FIRST-RATE documentary about his life and thought that is the cinematic equivalent of a mind-expanding drug, is how invigorating and refreshing it is to be in the presence of such a powerful, agile intellect.”
– Kenneth Turan, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

“One of the SUNDANCE festival’s most ENGAGING and PROVOCATIVE documentaries!”
– Glenn Kenny, PREMIERE MAGAZINE

“POTENT AND PROFOUND!”
– Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

“BLISSFUL! A PLEASURE TO WATCH!”
– Elvis Mitchell, THE NEW YORK TIMES

One of the most influential and iconoclastic figures of the 20th century, French philosopher and father of “deconstruction” Jacques Derrida has single-handedly altered the way we look at history, language and art. In the spirit of Derrida’s work, acclaimed filmmakers Kirby Dick (SICK: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BOB FLANAGAN, SUPERMASOCHIST) and Amy Ziering Kofman have created an innovative and entertaining portrait by questioning the very concept of biography itself. Also featuring a mesmerizing score by Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto (THE LAST EMPEROR), DERRIDA is a playful and provocative glimpse at a visionary thinker as he ruminates on everything from SEINFELD to the sex lives of ancient philosophers.

“A WISE AND WITTY look at acclaimed French philosopher Jacques Derrida...
A documentary for people who don't like documentaries!”
– V.A Musetto, NEW YORK POST

“The Mick Jagger of cultural philosophy!”
– Wesley Morris, THE BOSTON GLOBE

“BEWITCHING documentary follows the seminal French philosopher around as he gives lectures, eats breakfast, and otherwise leads an ordinary life, all the while discoursing on existence and making sure to analyze the presence of a film crew in his house. LIGHTHEARTED AND ENTERTAINING portrait is the last thing you’d expect from a film about the father of deconstructionism!”
– Bilge Ebiri, NEW YORK MAGAZINE

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