Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

1976 Chantal Akerman 3h 22m ★ 7.4
Drama
Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

A lonely young widow lives with her son following an immutable order: while the boy is in school, she cares for their apartment, does chores, and receives clients in the afternoon.

Cast

Delphine Seyrig Delphine Seyrig Jeanne Dielman
Jan Decorte Jan Decorte Sylvain Dielman
Henri Storck Henri Storck 1st Caller
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze Jacques Doniol-Valcroze 2nd Caller
Yves Bical 3rd Caller
Chantal Akerman Chantal Akerman Neighbor (voice) (uncredited)

Vibes

Chill Curious Deeply Moving Critic Favorite

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