Chantal Akerman
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.
Acting
Movie
Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
as Neighbor (voice) (uncredited)
1976
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Je Tu Il Elle
as Julie
1974
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News from Home
as Narrator (voice)
1977
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Saute ma ville
as The girl
1968
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Porto
as (voice)
2017
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La chambre
as Self - On her bed
1972
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No Home Movie
as Self
2016
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What Is Cinema?
as Self
2013
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Portrait of a Lazy Woman
1986
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From the Other Side
as Self (Narrator - Interviewer)
2003
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I Don't Belong Anywhere: The Cinema of Chantal Akerman
as Self
2015
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Delphine and Carole
as Self (archive footage)
2020
Movie
Down There
as Self (voice)
2006
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Seven Women, Seven Sins
as Film Director (segment Portrait d'une Paresseuse)
1986
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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman
as Herself (uncredited)
1971
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She Spent So Many Hours Under the Sun Lamps
1985
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The Man with the Suitcase
as The Woman
1983
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Guest
as Self
2011
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Tell Me
as Self
1980
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‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen
1974
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Family Business
as Self
1984
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One Day Pina Asked...
as Self (uncredited)
1989
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Chantal Akerman by Chantal Akerman
as Self
1997
Movie
The Ministries of Art
as Self
1989
Crew
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Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
Director
1976
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Je Tu Il Elle
Director
1974
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News from Home
Director
1977
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The Meetings of Anna
Director
1978
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The Captive
Director
2000
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Saute ma ville
Director
1968
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A Couch in New York
Director
1996
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La chambre
Director
1972
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Toute une nuit
Director
1982
Movie
No Home Movie
Director
2016
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From the East
Director
1993
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Hotel Monterey
Director
1973