Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
Seen it?1976 | 202 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 3 hr 22 min.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 211K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chantal Akerman
- Delphine SeyrigJeanne Dielman
- Jan DecorteSylvain Dielman
- Henri Storck1st Caller
- Jacques Doniol-Valcroze2nd Caller
- Yves Bical3rd Caller
- Chantal AkermanNeighbor (voice) (uncredited)