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

Jan 1, 1971 · 35m
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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.

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CAST

Chantal Akerman
Self (uncredited)
Daphné Merzer
Little Girl (uncredited)
Claire Wauthion
Young Mother (uncredited)
Directed by Chantal Akerman

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Status
Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
BE

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