Jeanne Dielman, 23 Commerce Quay, 1080 Brussels (1975) [Criterion] + Extras

Jeanne Dielman, a lonely young widow, lives with her son Sylvain following an immutable order: while the boy is in school, she cares for their apartment, does chores, and receives clients in the afternoon.

– Featurettes –
• Autour de Jeanne Dielman - A documentary shot by Sami Frey, edited by Agnes Ravel and Chantal Akerman , was produced during the production of Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, which showcases the process of the direction. It's a great, must-see behind-the-scenes documentary which even includes moments showcasing how the director and star rehearsed several scenes. (389.1 MB)
• Babette Mangolte - The cinematographer of Jeanne Dielman, is interviewed about the film and about her work with Akerman on several other films. She discusses their meeting and working together over the years. (124.6 MB)
• Chantal Akerman and Delphine Seyrig - The director and star of the film are interviewed together in 1976 in a segment from a French television program where they discuss Jeanne Dielman and their views on the story and its importance. (32.2 MB)
• Chantal Akerman: On Filmmaking - Taken from the episode Chantal Akerman par Chantal Akerman, where the filmmaker discusses her work and approach to film and life. From the French program cinema de notre temps. (70.1 MB)
• Chantal Akerman: On Jeanne Dielman - An interview with the writer-director about the film, it's importance, and her lasting legacy as a filmmaker. (90.7 MB)
• Natalie Akerman - Chantal Akerman's mother is interviewed by her daughter about her filmmaking and about Jeanne Dielman. (94.5 MB)
• Saute Ma Ville - A 1968 short film which shares many of the same ideas and themes of Jeanne Dielman, which was the first short film made by director Chantal Akerman, starring herself, made when she was 18. (99.0 MB)
• Trailer (11.2 MB)

– Countries: Belgium, France
– AKA: Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du commerce, 1080 Bruxelles