What genre is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?

The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman is categorised as Documentary.

Who stars in The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?

Claire Wauthion, Chantal Akerman, Daphné Merzer appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?

Chantal Akerman directed The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman.

How long is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?

The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman runs for 35m (35 minutes).

Is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971)

Name: The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1971
Duration: 35 min
Cast: Claire Wauthion, Chantal Akerman, Daphné Merzer

Movie 35m ★ 6.6/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

Documentary

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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman is a documentary movie from 1971. It is directed by Chantal Akerman. The cast includes Claire Wauthion, Chantal Akerman and Daphné Merzer. The running time is 35m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.

62Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

In this unfinished work, a young mother, her little girl, as well as a friend of the mother's, spend the summer in a villa. The mother shares her problems – womanhood, motherhood, being married - with her friend, dresses up with the little girl, observes her body, and does a series of household tasks.

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Questions about The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman

What genre is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?: The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?: Claire Wauthion, Chantal Akerman, Daphné Merzer appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?: Chantal Akerman directed The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman.
How long is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?: The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman runs for 35m (35 minutes).
Is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.