Chantal-Akerman-Obituary

Chantal Akerman

1950 - 2015 (Age 65)

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BRUSSELS (AP) - Belgian film director Chantal Akerman, a champion of feminism during the heady days of French filmmaking in the 1970s and beyond, has died. She was 65.

Artemis Productions in Brussels, which worked with Akerman, confirmed her death on Tuesday but release no other details.

The minister responsible for francophone culture, Joelle Milquet, lauded "her abundant output which covered documentaries and fiction, often experimental and without concessions, which will have its place in world cinema."

Akerman started producing as a teenager after she was inspired by Jean-Luc Godard, a star of the French New Wave cinema. She gained critical acclaim with "Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles," and will be remembered as a major art house figure and a pioneering experimental filmmaker.


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My condolences to the family . May you find strength and comfort from the God of tender mercy. Isaiah 61:1,2

My condolences to the family . May you find strength and comfort from the God of tender mercy. Isaiah 61:1,2

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My condolences to the family. May you all find comfort from God during this distressful time and feel the assurance of Ecclesiates 9:5, where Chantal is resting peacefully.

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My sympathy goes out to the Family during your time of need. Treasure all the special times spent with Chantal as you draw strength from the love of family and friends. Also, may God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalms 119:50,76).

My condolences to the family. May you find comfort and peace from the God of all comfort who is a refuge and strength for us during our distresses.

Our prayers go out to the family at this time. We pray that God's love and Peace will supply you with a serene calm, surrounding and strengthen you both spiritually and emotionally.
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