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Spike Jonze writes and directs Ghosts video for Rone and (La)Horde

other · 2026-04-27

Spike Jonze wrote the script for Ghosts, a new video directed by contemporary dance group (La)Horde to accompany the single by electronic music producer Rone. The short film features dancers from Ballet National de Marseille and is set at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Marseille. The narrative follows a young girl who appears to be a ghost trapped in a lonely place despite its many visitors, eventually discovering others like her and participating in a choreographed collective ritual leading to catharsis. The multidisciplinary project also involves fashion designer Léopold Duchemin and support from Balenciaga. Ghosts explores themes of incommunicability, indifference, and fears that prevent connection, blending reality and dream through dance.

Key facts

  • Spike Jonze wrote the script for Ghosts.
  • Ghosts is directed by contemporary dance group (La)Horde.
  • The video accompanies the single Ghosts by electronic music producer Rone.
  • Rone previously collaborated with (La)Horde on the musical show A room with a view.
  • Dancers from Ballet National de Marseille perform in the video.
  • The video is set at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Marseille.
  • The project involves fashion designer Léopold Duchemin and support from Balenciaga.
  • The narrative follows a young girl ghost who discovers others like her and undergoes a cathartic ritual.

Entities

Artists

  • Spike Jonze
  • Rone
  • Léopold Duchemin

Institutions

  • (La)Horde
  • Ballet National de Marseille
  • Musée des Beaux-Arts de Marseille
  • Balenciaga
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Marseille
  • France

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