Characters & Themes
The Room (1972) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1972 · 11 mins
- Starring
- Chantal Akerman
The cramped furnishings and layered clutter of a modest New York apartment are treated as a moving still‑life, the camera lingering on objects while Chantal Akerman herself appears, gazing directly at the viewer. This formal experiment marks her first film made in New York, exploring space and presence.
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