On a sweltering summer night in Brussels, the city's inhabitants find themselves unable to shake off their restlessness, venturing out into the streets and gathering in bars and dance clubs for fleeting encounters that may ignite or extinguish longings. Chantal Akerman's 1982 film "A Whole Night" is a poignant exploration of loneliness, acceptance, and rejection in the realm of romance, presented with Akerman's characteristic experimental style. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Belgium's capital, this wordless drama offers a nuanced portrayal of human connection and disconnection.
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