News from Home [1976]

About this episode

Jackie and Greg discuss Chantal Akerman's film NEWS FROM HOME, exploring its themes and historical context.

Jackie and Greg move out of their parents' house for Chantal Akerman's NEWS FROM HOME from 1976. Topics of discussion include Akerman's cinematic prose, the unspoken personal experiences of her parents, how correspondence has changed over generations, and the New York City of the 1970s. #52 on Sight & Sound's 2022 "The Greatest Films of All Time" list.  https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time Check us out on Instagram: instagram.com/sceneandheardpod Check us out at our official website: sceneandheardpod.com Graphic Design: Molly Pinto Music: Andrew Cox Editing: Greg Kleinschmidt Get in touch at hello@sceneandheardpod.com

People in this episode

Hosts: Jackie, Greg

Topics covered

• cinematic prose
• personal experiences
• correspondence
• 1970s New York City
• film review

Keywords

• Chantal Akerman
• NEWS FROM HOME
• 1970s
• New York City
• film review
• cinematic prose
• correspondence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: NEWS FROM HOME

Places: New York City

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