All About Her Mother - Chantal Akerman Video Essay

“ The two films play together in quiet dialogue, with Akerman giving time and space to the moments when women are alone with their own thoughts.” - Lillian Crawford Film and culture writer, and curator Lillian Crawford explores Chantal Akerman’s take on complex ties between mothers and daughters, love and loneliness, presence and absence. Through stillness and silence, she invites us to see ourselves in her women- watching, feeling, remembering. BFI and partnering cinemas are celebrating the works of Chantal Akerman, one of cinema's most influential voices, with a season 'Chantal Akerman: Adventures in Perception', dedicated to her groundbreaking films. Known for her bold exploration of feminist themes, time, and space, Akerman's work continues to resonate deeply. Video essay by Lillian Crawford