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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989) - film poster, directed by Chantal Akerman

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy

1989
1h 36min Belgium Feature
Directed by
Chantal Akerman
Drama
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Synopsis

An exploration of Jewish American identity in a multilayered portrait of the immigrant experience. A series of first-person addresses delivered by a cross-section of Jewish New Yorkers, whose by turns tragic and humourous tales speak to a collective history of trauma, displacement, and resilience.

American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989) is a 1h 36min drama feature film by Chantal Akerman. An exploration of Jewish American identity in a multilayered portrait of the immigrant experience. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2024).

Facts

Setting New York City
Original language French

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Rating

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