Question 1

What does Akerman's mother reveal about her father's financial loss in 'News from Home'?

Accepted Answer

Akerman's mother writes that her father lost 300,000 francs due to a client's bankruptcy, which would equate to about $8,300 at the time or $38,100 in 2019.

Question 2

Which box-set includes 'News from Home' as part of the Criterion Collection?

Accepted Answer

This film is included in the 'Chantal Akerman in the Seventies' box-set, which is part of the Criterion Collection, Eclipse series 19.

Question 3

What is the Rotten Tomatoes rating for 'News from Home'?

Accepted Answer

This film has a 100% rating based on 6 critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

Question 4

Which film festivals featured 'News from Home' in 1977?

Accepted Answer

In 1977, the film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival.

Question 5

Who reads the letters from Akerman's mother in 'News from Home'?

Accepted Answer

Chantal Akerman herself reads the letters from her mother, as the character Self - Letter Reader.

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