Chantal Akerman

Born in June 6th, 1950

From Brussels, Belgium

Chantal Akerman Biography

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. Many directors have cited Akerman's directorial style as an influence on their work. Kelly Reichardt, Gus Van Sant, and Sofia Coppola have noted their exploration of filming in real time as a tribute to Akerman.

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Chantal Akerman Movies

Delphine and Carole Poster
February 8, 2020
Porto Poster
March 12, 2017
No Home Movie Poster
October 7, 2015
The Captive Poster
March 28, 2003
The Room Poster
July 11, 1989
Toute une nuit Poster
June 30, 1989

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