"I'm not interested in whether the viewer understands the work, only that they get out of it what they put in."

Chantal Akerman (1950 - 2015)
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About Chantal Akerman

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.

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