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Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)

201 min  -  Drama   -  21 January 1976 (France)
7.8
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A lonely widowed housewife does her daily chores, takes care of her apartment where she lives with her teenage son, and turns the occasional trick to make ends meet. However, something happens that changes her safe routine.

Director:

Chantal Akerman

Writer:

Chantal Akerman

Stars:

Delphine Seyrig, Jan Decorte and Henri Storck
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Delphine Seyrig ...
Jeanne Dielman
Jan Decorte Jan Decorte ...
Sylvain Dielman
Henri Storck Henri Storck ...
1st Caller
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze Jacques Doniol-Valcroze ...
2nd Caller
Yves Bical Yves Bical ...
3rd Caller
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Storyline

Jeanne Dielman, a lonely young widow, lives with her son Sylvain following an immutable order: while the boy is in school, she cares for their apartment, does chores, and receives clients in the afternoon. Written by Volker Boehm  

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Plot Keywords:

Son | Widow | Long Take | Housework | Prostitution  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Belgium | France

Language:

French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Jeanne Dielman, 23 Rue du Commerce See more »

Filming Locations:

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ministère de la Culture Française de Belgique, Paradise Films, Unité Trois See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Argentina: (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

Jeanne Dielman's obsessive and exacting ritualistic behavior was inspired by Chantal Akerman's upbringing in an observant Jewish household. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: On the morning of Day 2, as Jeanne is polishing her son's shoes in the kitchen, the shadow of the boom mic can be seen moving along the white curtains and wall behind her. See more »

Quotes

[repeated lines]
Jeanne Dielman: Don't read and eat!
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Connections

Featured in "The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.3" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Bagatelle for Piano"
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven See more »