Chantal Akerman
Born June 06, 1950 (Age: 75)
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Brussels, Belgium
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.
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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Filmography
In Her Own Words
2024
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as Self
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Age: 73
No Image
On Belonging
2016
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as Self
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Age: 66
No Home Movie
2016
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as Self
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Age: 65
No Image
My Name is Chantal Akerman
2016
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as Self
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Age: 65
My Mother Laughs Prelude
2012
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as Self
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Age: 61
Maniac Summer
2009
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as Self
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Age: 59
The Art of Time
2009
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as Self
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Age: 59
Interview with my mother, Natalia Akerman
2007
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as Self
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Age: 56
Interview with Babette Mangolte
2007
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as Self
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Age: 56
No Image
Interview with Aurore Clément
2007
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as Self
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Age: 56
Making of Tomorrow We Move
2004
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as self
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Age: 53
Birth of a Nation
1997
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as Self
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Age: 47
Chantal Akerman by Chantal Akerman
1997
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as Self
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Age: 46
The Day When...
1997
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as Self
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Age: 46
Pictures of Europe
1990
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as Self
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Age: 39
One Day Pina Asked...
1989
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as Self (uncredited)
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Age: 39
The Ministries of Art
1989
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as Self
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Age: 38
Calling the Shots
1988
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as Self
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Age: 38
No Image
L'inhumaine
1987
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as -
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Age: 36
She Spent So Many Hours Under the Sun Lamps
1985
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as
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Age: 35
Tell Me
1980
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as Self
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Age: 30
Chantal Akerman: An Interview
1976
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as Chantal Akerman
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Age: 25
Je Tu Il Elle
1974
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as Julie
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Age: 24
‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen
1974
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as
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Age: 24
The Chamber
1972
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as Self - On her bed
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Age: 21
No Image
Untitled
1970
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as
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Age: 19