
International Women’s Day celebrates female strength in all its facets, which is why it’s important to highlight the significant contributions women have made to art and culture. The folks at Silent Green Kulturquartier in Wedding agree: on 08.03.2022 they’ll be screening Chantal Ackermann’s 1975 film Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, a three-hour tour de force of cinematic modernism. The Belgian picture is a timeless example of the female artistic gaze and an important feminist work that subtly and poignantly shows the oppression of women. The story is told through the eyes of Jeanne Dielman, a single mother and sex worker living in Brussels and navigating her monotonous daily life. She takes care of the housework, cooks, cleans, takes care of her son and receives male visitors. One day, things take a dramatic turn. This award-winning classic influenced numerous directors and is an important contribution to feminist film history. A must-see for all film and feminism enthusiasts that makes for inspiring, thought-provoking viewing.
Text: Alison Musch / Photos: Collections CINEMATEK; Fondation Chantal Akerman
Silent Green, Gerichtstr.35, 13347 Berlin–Wedding, map
Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, 08.03.2023 at 19h. You can register here.
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