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News from Home (1977)

Movie ★ 7.0 89 min

Documentary

Impersonal and beautiful images of Akerman's life in New York are combined with letters from her loving but manipulative mother, read by Akerman herself.

Chantal Akerman Director Chantal Akerman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 20, 1977
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0076452
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Studio
, , Unité Trois,

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Cast

Chantal Akerman Chantal Akerman Narrator (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is News from Home about?
Impersonal and beautiful images of Akerman's life in New York are combined with letters from her loving but manipulative mother, read by Akerman herself.
Who directed News from Home?
News from Home was directed by Chantal Akerman.
Who stars in News from Home?
News from Home stars Chantal Akerman.
When was News from Home released?
News from Home is a 1977 documentary film.
Where can I watch News from Home?
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