Film·1971·35m

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

Documentary

In this unfinished work, a young mother, her little girl, as well as a friend of the mother's, spend the summer in a villa. The mother shares her problems – womanhood, motherhood, being married - with her friend, dresses up with the little girl, observes her body, and does a series of household tasks.

Directed by Chantal Akerman

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Cast

3 credited

Chantal Akerman
Chantal AkermanSelf (uncredited)
Daphné Merzer
Daphné MerzerLittle Girl (uncredited)
Claire Wauthion
Claire WauthionYoung Mother (uncredited)

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