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Chantal Akerman

Directing

0.8 Popularity Jun 06, 1950 (65 years old) Brussels, Belgium

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 dista...

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 163

2024
Chantal Akerman: Always on the Road Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2023
applechedikal Movie

as A smiling woman looking straight at the camera

2022
2020
Delphine and Carole Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2020
Son chant Movie

as Self

2017
Porto Movie

as (voice)

2016
No Home Movie Movie

as Self

2016
No Home Movie Movie

Writer

2016
No Home Movie Movie

Director

2016
No Home Movie Movie

Director of Photography

2016
No Home Movie Movie

Producer

2016
No Home Movie Movie

Sound

2016
2015
What Lies Beneath the Sky Movie

as Narrator(voice)

2013
Chantal Akerman Movie

as Self

2013
What Is Cinema? Movie

as Self

2012

Photos 4

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Female
Birthday June 06, 1950 (65 years old)
Died October 05, 2015
Place of Birth Brussels, Belgium
Also Known As Chantal Anne Akerman, Chantal Ackerman, 샹탈 아커만 and 2 more
Years Active 1967 - 2024
Popularity 0.8
Career Stats
163 Total Credits
53 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
4 Photos