Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (Excerpt)

[mikecaravella]

It's a critique on the domesticated woman in society. Her stabbing the man at the end is her lashing out in men in general. The fact that men have forced women into this demeaning societal role deserves retribution (in Chantal Akerman's view at least...)

There are bigger things going on here than a plot about a missing button..

[rawkus1167]

As a young film buff I had read so many articles about this film, and I've even gotten my hands on as many Chantal Akerman films as possible, but I still have never seen this entire film!

[gouberville]

Thank you for posting that beautiful scene

[jillgoossens]

@gouberville sarcasm

[gouberville]

@ jillgoossens : NO

[jillgoossens]

@gouberville huh?

[MySuperstar09]

@gouberville I have a question. what does the ending mean? i don't get it... i watched 3.25hrs with patience and complete attention and didn't understand the ending...

[donkerdonker]

@MySuperstar09

it's like she was frustrated because she couln't find a button that matches the other buttons