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Le Déménagement
Surrounded by unpacked boxes, a man delivers an extended monologue on indecision and regret.
Director: Chantal Akerman
Overview
A man in his new home, surrounded by boxes that he finds unable to unpack, delivers an extended monologue on indecision, regret and dislocation. Originally created for television, Akerman’s film reflects on deep feelings of isolation and mundanity that run throughout her work.
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