About A Ghost Story

A Ghost Story is a 2017 American supernatural drama film written and directed by David Lowery. It features Casey Affleck as a recently deceased ghost who remains in his house to observe the people and objects of his life.

Plot and Summary

The film opens with the protagonist, played by Affleck, dying in a car accident. He becomes a ghost, a spectral figure draped in a white sheet, to watch passively as life, death, and time unfold around his Texas home.

Making / Production

David Lowery conceived the idea while working on another film. Despite initial resistance from his producers, he was eventually able to complete the film as a largely independent production with a budget of $100,000. The film was shot on a soundstage in Dallas, with location work in the surrounding area.

Actors

• Casey Affleck - played the role of the ghost. His performance is marked by his silence and the expressiveness of his movements.
• Ronney Mara - played the role of the ghost's wife. Her heartbreaking performance has no words but speaks volumes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The white sheet worn by the Affleck was actually supported by a special understructure designed to give it the right form and movement, it was not simply draping and moving naturally.
• Affleck was actually underneath the sheet for most of the shooting, it wasn't a dummy or stand-in.

Awards

A Ghost Story was nominated for the Best of Next! Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Additionally, it has garnered critical acclaim for its evocative cinematography and thought-provoking themes on mortality and the passage of time.

Quotes

• "It's all about moving on, about letting go"
• "A writer writes a song, we can all sing along"

Music, Soundtrack

• "I Get Overwhelmed" by Dark Rooms. This haunting song captures the heartbreak and melancholy of the story.