Chantal Akerman
Known For
Directing
Born
1950-06-06 in Brussels, Belgium
Died
2015-10-05
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.
Most Known For
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as Self
Guest
as Self
Pictures of Europe
as Self
Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
as Neighbor (voice) (uncredited)
What Is Cinema?
as Self
Saute ma ville
as The girl
Je Tu Il Elle
as Julie
Delphine and Carole
as Self (archive footage)
The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman
as Herself (uncredited)
Tell Me
as Self
Porto
as (voice)
Sodankylä Forever
as Self
Mallet-Stevens Street
La Chambre
as Self - On her bed
Portrait of a Lazy Woman
Maniac Summer
as Self
Calling the Shots
as Self
Seven Women, Seven Sins
as Film Director (segment Portrait d'une Paresseuse)
Son chant
as Self
No Home Movie
as Self