In 2022, Chantal Akerman made history as the first female filmmaker to achieve the top position in Sight and Sound's Greatest Films poll with her film Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. This milestone was significant given the poll's history of recognizing predominantly male directors over 70 years. To celebrate her achievement and the film's 50th anniversary, a retrospective season is being held by the British Film Institute, showcasing her extensive body of work and its personal, political themes, particularly related to women’s experiences and relationships.
Chantal Akerman's Jeanne Dielman made history in 2022 as the first film by a female director to top Sight and Sound's Greatest Films poll.
Akerman's retrospective at the British Film Institute celebrates her contributions to cinema, highlighting themes like mother-daughter relationships and loneliness.
Despite Akerman rejecting feminist labels, her films have profoundly influenced contemporary female filmmakers like Céline Sciamma and Joanna Hogg.
The historic recognition of Jeanne Dielman reflects a shift in acknowledging women's contributions to cinema, previously overshadowed by male directors.
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