A lonely young widow lives with her son following an immutable order: while the boy is in school, she cares for their apartment, does chores, and receives clients in the afternoon.
Social & External
The people behind it
Delphine Seyrig
Jeanne Dielman
Jan Decorte
Sylvain Dielman
Henri Storck
1st Caller
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
2nd Caller
Yves Bical
3rd Caller
Chantal Akerman
Neighbor (voice) (uncredited)
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