Maniac Summer
Originally released in 2009. Maniac Summer is a documentary film. directed by Chantal Akerman. At just 34 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chantal Akerman
Synopsis
Maniac Summer consists of images and sounds recorded in Paris in the summer of 2009. It is a sprawling triptych without a beginning or end and with no specific subject or topic. The camera is positioned in front of a window and left running. It observes movements, registers noises coming from the street or nearby park, captures Chantal Akerman going about her business in her apartment: smoking, working, talking on the telephone. Fragments from the artist’s everyday life are featured in the installation’s central video, while the adjoining panels are more symbolically charged; in them, various images from the former have been isolated, modified and repeated. These abstract afterimages act as a kind of memory, looking back to the images in the installation’s centrepiece as so many shadows of its reality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 34m
34 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maniac Summer about?
Maniac Summer consists of images and sounds recorded in Paris in the summer of 2009. It is a sprawling triptych without a beginning or end and with no specific subject or topic. The camera is posit...
Who directed Maniac Summer?
Maniac Summer was directed by Chantal Akerman.
How long is Maniac Summer?
Maniac Summer has a runtime of 0 hours and 34 minutes (34 minutes total).
When was Maniac Summer released?
Maniac Summer was released on December 5, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Maniac Summer?
The main cast of Maniac Summer includes Chantal Akerman.