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Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

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Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

1976

3h 22m

7.4(388 votes)

Drama

Overview

A lonely young widow lives with her son following an immutable order: while the boy is in school, she cares for their apartment, does chores, and receives clients in the afternoon.

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Production Companies

Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB

Videos & Trailers

7 videos

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Delphine Seyrig

Jeanne Dielman

Delphine Seyrig

Directing

Jan Decorte

Sylvain Dielman

Jan Decorte

Directing

Henri Storck

1st Caller

Henri Storck

Acting

Jacques Doniol-Valcroze

2nd Caller

Jacques Doniol-Valcroze

Acting

Yves Bical

3rd Caller

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Directing

Chantal Akerman

Neighbor (voice) (uncredited)

Chantal Akerman

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