Chantal Akerman

The film by Chantal Akerman, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Brussels, was named the best film of all time by Sight magazine and Sound. With her unique and very personal style, the Belgian director has transformed the world of cinema and art. This book is a posthumous portrait of Chantal Akerman as a modern filmmaker, with contributions from people who admired her and worked closely with her. Filmmaker and artist Chantal Akerman was one of the most influential female directors bold of his generation. His work blurs the boundaries of time and space, cinema and art. His films can be seen in cinemas and museums around the world. Although it is largely unknown to the general public, it is revered by cinephiles, visual artists and filmmakers. The impact of His work on world cinema became clear when Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Brussels has been named the best film of all time by the British magazine Sight and Sound. In 2024, Bozar-Palais des Fine Arts, Jeu de Paume and CINEMATEK will pay tribute to Chantal Akerman in organizing the first major exhibition on the Brussels artist. The book which accompanies the exhibition presents the people who were closest to him and who can provide unique insight, particularly people who have worked with her or were inspired by her.