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"The day I decided to think about the future of cinema …"

Chantal Akerman reads a script detailing the woes that befell her on the day she thought about "The Future of Cinema". The camera continuously rotates 360 degrees around her apartment as she rereads the script at an exponentially increasing speed. At its heart, an homage to Godard.

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What is The Day When... (1997) about?

Chantal Akerman reads a script detailing the woes that befell her on the day she thought about "The Future of Cinema". The camera continuously rotates 360 degrees around her apartment as she rereads the script at an exponentially increasing speed. At its heart, an homage to Godard.

Who stars in The Day When...?

The Day When... stars Chantal Akerman (Self). The film was directed by Chantal Akerman.

How long is The Day When...?

The Day When... has a runtime of 7 min and premiered in 1997.

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