The fifth look at one of my favorite movie moms. (1, 2, 3 and 4 are here)

Jeanne Dielman in Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

The most worthwhile thing I could say about this film is see it! Akerman’s film showcases the routine and daily life of a widow who takes care of her young adult son. The film is not about plot, it’s a character study of the highest order. Watching Delphine Seyrig’s Dielman is memorizing with seemingly meaningless moments inspiring gasps from the audience. It’s also makes a point on what it means to be a housewife and makes you sit with the routines that many of our mother’s no doubt went through (and some mothers today still go through).

to learn how you can compost all the potato skins you peel (and look below the fold to see an amazing two minutes from the film - and to understand why I mentioned potatoes above!)