Jeanne Dielman at the Capitol

A screening of Chantal Akerman's 1975 masterpiece, 'Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles' at The Capitol.

The Best Films You've Never Seen series is back this April at The Capitol with a special screening of Chantal Akerman's 1975 seminal arthouse-feminist masterpiece 'Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles'. The film took the #1 spot in last year's BFI Best Films Ever Made list - the first time in the poll's 70-year history, a film by a female filmmaker took the top spot!  

The film depicts Jeanne a widowed single mother, played by Delphine Seyrig, who adheres to a rigid housework routine while also engaging in paid sexual encounters to support herself and her son. The film is notable for its slow pacing and attention to mundane details of Jeanne's daily routine, all leading to a mighty crescendo. 

With a special introduction by acclaimed film critic and curator Cerise Howard we're thrilled to share this unique film with you.  

The screening is presented as part of RMIT Culture's Best Films You've Never Seen Series, a collaboration between RMIT Culture and RMIT Cinema Studies.  

Image credit: Collections CINEMATEK - © Fondation Chantal Akerman

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