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Family Business

Chantal Akerman Speaks About Film

7.286 average rating
7.286
French / 18 MIN. / 1984

The Genres

The Synopsis

Chantal Akerman was commissioned by Visions to make this short film for £20,000. It was first shown on 21 November 1984, on Channel 4. Akerman herself plays the role of a director visiting Hollywood to find financing from an uncle she hardly knows. Very little goes to plan… Also stars Aurore Clement and Colleen Camp.

The Cast

Chantal AkermanAurore ClémentColleen CampMarilyn Watelet

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