Chantal Akerman Archives | Talkhouse

The (Imperfect) Films That Inspired She’s Missing

By Alexandra McGuinness | December 20, 2019

By Alexandra McGuinness | December 20, 2019

The (Imperfect) Films That Inspired She’s Missing

Writer-director Alexandra McGuinness on three cinematic touchstones for her new movie that are rough around the edges in the best possible way.

Rendezvous with Akerman

By Jill Magid | May 21, 2019

By Jill Magid | May 21, 2019

Rendezvous with Akerman

While on the festival circuit with her documentary The Proposal, artist and filmmaker Jill Magid goes in search of Chantal Akerman.

Why My Favorite Movies are the Ones Everyone Else Walks Out Of

By Matthew Wilder | January 9, 2017

By Matthew Wilder | January 9, 2017

Why My Favorite Movies are the Ones Everyone Else Walks Out Of

Matthew Wilder explains why his favorite cinematic genre — difficult movies — are both so gratifying and so hugely misunderstood.

The Passing of Time: Remembering Chantal Akerman

By Tom Kalin | April 4, 2016

By Tom Kalin | April 4, 2016

The Passing of Time: Remembering Chantal Akerman

As a new documentary about her is released, Tom Kalin looks back on the life and work of the great Chantal Ackerman.