documentary short

The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971)

Poster for The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman

A young mother, alone with her daughter, confides in a friend who happens to be the director herself. Chantal Akerman, although she sympathizes with the mother, does not say a word.

Cast & Crew

Director
Chantal Akerman
  • Profile picture of Claire Wauthion
    The young mother (uncredited) Claire Wauthion
  • Profile picture of Chantal Akerman
    Herself (uncredited) Chantal Akerman

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Keywords

  • documentary short