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March 17, 2026 / News
Distribution of Chantal Akerman’s films in French territories
Following the judicial liquidation of the distributor Capricci, the Chantal Akerman Foundation is pleased to announce that it has taken over the rights to Chantal Akerman’s films in France and overseas territories. Please note that the Blu-ray editions of the films remain available through existing retail channels and through the Chantal Akerman Foundation’s online shop. […]
List of Retrospectives
This comprehensive list of Akerman Retrospectives is updated regularly by the Fondation Chantal Akerman…
02/04/2025
June 17, 2026 / News
Golden Eighties single vinyl
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Chantal Akerman’s iconic film Golden Eighties (1986). To celebrate, the Chantal Akerman Foundation and CINEMATEK released a new 7inch vinyl edition of the film’s soundtrack, composed by Marc Hérouet with lyrics by Chantal Akerman. This unique limited edition release offers the chance to (re)discover three of the film’s standout […]
Festival de Cannes : Choix du Public de la Quinzaine des Cinéastes
Le Choix du Public célèbre quelque chose de très précieux : la rencontre entre un film et son public. Ici, ce n’est ni un jury, ni une institution qui choisit. C’est vous, le public, vous, les spectateurs qui avez choisi de découvrir des films, de cinéastes parfois inconnus, et desquels vous êtes ressortis touchés, surpris, […]
21/05/2026
Quinzaine des cinéastes / Cannes Festival / Clio Barnard / Directors’ Fortnight / I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning
Chantal Akerman Retrospective in Lyon
From April 22 to May 30, the Institut Lumière in Lyon, France, will revisit 10 of Chantal Akerman’s films from Je tu il elle (1974) to De l’autre côté (2002). The retrospective will also feature some special screenings, such a reading of Akerman’s book, “Une famille à Bruxelles” by none other than Aurore Clément (Les […]
22/04/2026 > 30/05/2026
