American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy (1989): Cast
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy is a 1989 drama directed by Chantal Akerman, starring Eszter Balint, Judith Malina and Kirk Baltz. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Chantal Akerman
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Mallia Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy About?
The premise of American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy without spoilers.
Chantal Akerman presents a portrait of Jewish American identity, focusing on the immigrant experience. Filmed in Brooklyn near the Williamsburg Bridge, Histoires d’Amérique features monologues from a cross‑section of Jewish New Yorkers. Their tragic and humorous stories echo a collective history of trauma, displacement and resilience.
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy Themes & Keywords
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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy Cast
Eszter Balint leads the cast, with Judith Malina and Kirk Baltz. Directed by Chantal Akerman; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Chantal Akerman
Also Starring in American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy
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More films directed by Chantal Akerman: Tomorrow We Move, With Sonia Wieder-Atherton, A Couch in New York and From the East.
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Histoires d'Amérique: Food” and “미국 이야기”.
- Also known as
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- Histoires d'Amérique: Food
- 미국 이야기
- 美国故事：食物，家庭和哲学
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American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy released?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was released on February 1, 1989.
Who directed American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy was directed by Chantal Akerman.
More films by Chantal Akerman Who is in the cast of American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy?
American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy stars Eszter Balint, Judith Malina and Kirk Baltz, among 6 credited actors.
Does American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy have a post-credit scene?
No. American Stories: Food, Family and Philosophy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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