About this release
Hoping to start a family yet chafing against France's more conservative policies on surrogacy, LGBTQ couple Nicolas and Aurelien embark on a journey to Las Vegas out of desperation in pursuit of their dream. As Aurelien and Nicolas open up about their struggles on their quest, their insights offer a fresh, human perspective on the process of surrogacy in the world of LGBTQ politics on an international scale. Directed by Jonathon Narducci.
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Disc 1
DVD
Ghosts of the République (2018)
80 min
Documentary
Ghosts of the République follows Aurelien and Nicolas, who, when confronted by France's conservative surrogacy laws, decide to exhaust their last option by traveling to Las Vegas to start a family of their own through surrogacy. This film demonstrates the extreme lengths many gay couples go to have children, highlighting the ever-expanding and controversial surrogacy industry.
Credits
Director
Jonathon Narducci
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 22, 2026