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.

Personal Details

• Born: 1950-06-06 in Brussels, Belgium
• Known For: Directing

Chantal Akerman Movies List

Looking for Chantal Akerman movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976)
• Je Tu Il Elle (1974)
• News from Home (1977)
• Saute ma ville (1968)
• Porto (2017)
• The Chamber (1972)
• No Home Movie (2016)
• What Is Cinema? (2013)
• Portrait of a Lazy Woman (1986)
• I Don't Belong Anywhere: The Cinema of Chantal Akerman (2015)

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