Chantal Akerman

AKA:
Chantal Ackerman, Chantal Anne Akerman, Chantal Anne Akerman
Nationality:
Belgian
Birthdate:
06/06/1950
Birthplace:
Brussels, Belgium
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Considered one of the most significant independent filmmakers of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, Chantal Akerman possesses a pronounced visual and narrative style, influenced by structuralism and minimalism, which offers astute insights into women's role in modern culture.

Akerman's interest in film was sparked at the age of 15 by a viewing of Jean-Luc Godard's "Pierrot le Fou", prompting her to enroll in the Belgian film school, INSAS. After about two years' study she quit school, eager to begin making films rather than sitting in a classroom. Akerman saved money from clerical and waitressing jobs to Continued

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At age 15, after seeing Jean-Luc Godard's "Pierrot le fou" (1965), decided to become a filmmaker
1968 
Made first film, "Saute ma ville/Blow Up My City" (35mm, 13mins); shown at Oberhausen Film Festival in 1971
1971 
Made four non-feature-length films, most notably "Hotel Monterey" (16mm, 65mins)
1972 
Lived in New York for a short time before returning to France
1972 
Feature film directing, writing, acting and producing debut, "Je tu il elle"
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