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Chantal Akerman

Chantal Akerman

Director & actor · born 6 June 1950 · Brussels, Belgium

Chantal Anne Akerman (June 6, 1950 – October 5, 2015) was a Belgian film director, artist and professor of film at the City College of New York. Her best-known film is Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975).

Despite being categorised as such by others, Akerman frequently distanced herself from the feminist label, explaining, "when people say there is a feminist film language, it is like saying there is only one way for women to express themselves". Instead, Akerman acknowledged that her cinematic approach took inspiration from the writings of Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari, as well as from filmmakers Michael Snow and Jean-Luc Godard.

Where to start: Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976).

As director 60

As actor 42

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Chantal Akerman movie?

By viewer score, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976) at 7.4/10.

What are Chantal Akerman’s most popular movies?

Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, Je Tu Il Elle.

How many movies has Chantal Akerman made?

102 films on TMDB, 60 as director, 42 as actor.

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