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

1971

0h 35m

6.7(7 votes)

Documentary

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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Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Claire Wauthion

The young mother (uncredited)

Directing

Chantal Akerman

Herself (uncredited)

Acting

Daphné Merzer

The little girl (uncredited)

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