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

01/01/1971 (BE) • Documentary • 35m

Overview

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.

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

01/01/1971 (BE) • 35m

Documentary

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Claire Wauthion

The young mother (uncredited)

Chantal Akerman

Herself (uncredited)

Daphné Merzer

The little girl (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

women's sexual identity

women's liberation

documentary short

women's voices

women's tales

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