The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 0.493 |
Directed By
Chantal Akerman
TOP CAST
Claire Wauthion
The young mother (uncredited)
Chantal Akerman
Herself (uncredited)
Daphné Merzer
The little girl (uncredited)
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