Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

Jeanne Dielman is a 1975 film written and directed by Chantal Akerman, starring Delphine Seyrig as a widowed mother living in Brussels with her teenage son Sylvain (Jan Decorte). The film follows Jeanne's daily routine over three afternoons, interspersed with brief encounters with male clients. As the days pass, small disruptions appear, signaling an internal unraveling of Jeanne's control and ultimately leading to a shocking act of violence. Shot in real time using long static shots, the film is a minimalist exploration of domestic labor, loneliness, and the nature of everyday life.