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

  • NR
  • 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.

Chantal Akerman

Director, Writer

Cast

Claire Wauthion's headshot

Claire Wauthion

The young mother (uncredited)
Chantal Akerman's headshot

Chantal Akerman

Herself (uncredited)
Daphné Merzer's headshot

Daphné Merzer

The little girl (uncredited)

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