Chantal Akerman was commissioned by Visions to make this short film for £20,000. It was first shown on 21 November 1984. Akerman herself plays the role of a director visiting Hollywood to find financing from an uncle she hardly knows. Very little goes to plan… Also stars Aurore Clement and Colleen Camp.
Family Business by Chantal Akerman
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