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Feb 24 2016 Not Rated 1h 55m
Documentary

Documentary about humans dealing with changing technology, the basic concepts of communication, cinema, and Akerman's mother, seen in her Brussels apartment.

Plot

Chantal Akerman films her mother, an old woman of Polish origin who is short lifetime, in her apartment in Brussels. For two hours, we will see them eating, chatting and sharing memories, sometimes accompanied by Sylvaine, Chantal's sister. Also, and to show how small the world has become, Chantal remains in contact with her mother at other times of the year via Skype from lands as far away from Belgium as Oklahoma or New York.

Written by

Chantal Akerman

Directed by

Chantal Akerman

Production Countries

France, Belgium

Production Companies

Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Liaison Cinématographique, Paradise Films

Languages

Français, Español, English

Awards

3 wins & 6 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,161
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
81
Popularity
NA