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Chantal Akerman Speaks About Film

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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.

Credits

Family Business Cast

Name Character
Colleen Camp She was 31, now 71 years old
Aurore Clément She was 39, now 79 years old
Chantal Akerman She was 34, 65 years old when she died

Family Business Crew

Name Department
Chantal Akerman as Director. She was 34 (65) years old when She died Directing
Chantal Akerman as Writer. She was 34 (65) years old when She died Writing
Luc Benhamou as Director of Photography. Camera
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Chantal Akerman Speaks About Film

  • Release day: Wednesday, November 21, 1984
  • Runtime: 18 minutes