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Chantal Akerman

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Birthdate

1950-06-06

Day of Death

2015-10-05

Place of Birth

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.

Filmography (56)

⭐ 8.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Chantal Akerman: Always on the Road

2024
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In Her Own Words

2024
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Autour de La Folie Almayer

2022
⭐ 2.0 Role: Unknown

Morceaux de Cannes

2021
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Son chant

2021
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self (archive footage)

Delphine and Carole

2020
⭐ 5.6 Role: (voice)

Porto

2017
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On Belonging

2016
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But Elsewhere Is Always Better

2016
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self

No Home Movie

2016
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My Name is Chantal Akerman

2016
⭐ 6.7 Role: Self

I Don't Belong Anywhere: The Cinema of Chantal Akerman

2015
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What Lies Beneath the Sky

2015
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Chantal Akerman

2013
⭐ 6.5 Role: Self

What Is Cinema?

2013