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Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
7.4 / 10• 1976• 3h 22m•NR• French
Drama
Storyline
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 & Crew
Delphine Seyrig
Jeanne Dielman
Lead
Jan Decorte
Sylvain Dielman
Henri Storck
1st Caller
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
2nd Caller
YB
Yves Bical
3rd Caller
Chantal Akerman
Neighbor (voice) (uncredited)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chantal Akerman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
