Portrait of a Young Girl from the Late Sixties in Brussels

Portrait of a Young Girl from the Late Sixties in Brussels (Portrait d’une jeune fille de la fin des années 60 à Bruxelles) is a semi-autobiographical ode to the melancholy of adolescence.

Loosely inspired by the filmmaker’s own teenage years, this underrated and underseen gem from Chantal Akerman follows 15-year-old Michele as she skips school.

She spends her time sharing her views on life with both old and new friends, grappling with her sense of identity, place in the world, and sexuality, while a camera follows along at close range.

With thanks to Cinematek and Fondation Chantal Akerman.

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