Chantal Akerman
1950 - 2015
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Biography
Chantal Akerman (1950-2015) was a Belgian film director, screenwriter, artist, and film professor known for her innovative and influential filmmaking style. She gained international acclaim for her avant-garde approach to cinema, often exploring themes of gender, identity, and migration. Akerman's works, such as 'Jeanne Dielman, 23 Commerce Quay, 1080 Brussels,' are considered masterpieces of feminist and experimental cinema.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I think I was in love with cinema more than anything, and I wanted to do it so much.
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When you see a film you like, it's like entering a secret world. You get into a kind of trance.
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Making films is also about saying goodbye. It's a way to say goodbye and at the same time, to no longer be there.
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I'm not interested in whether the viewer understands the work, only that they get out of it what they put in.
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I'm not trying to tell a story. I'm trying to take you into a world and make you dream.