Chantal Akerman, a Belgian director of international renown, is the central figure of a film cycle that will take place in September at the Trindade cinema in Porto. The cycle includes ten films by the director that will be available simultaneously on the Filmin platform starting Thursday.
The programming at the Trindade cinema will run throughout the month of September, allowing the public to watch Akerman's works on the big screen. The partnership with Filmin ensures that the films can also be watched remotely by subscribers of the platform.
Chantal Akerman (1950-2015) was a prominent figure in European and world cinema, recognized for her innovative work in auteur cinema. Her filmography spanned several decades and styles, from experimental cinema to narrative fiction.
This cycle arises as an opportunity to rediscover or discover for the first time Akerman's cinematographic legacy, both through the theatrical experience and the convenience of the streaming platform, expanding access to a body of work that left a significant mark on the history of cinema.
