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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971): Cast

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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman is a 1971 documentary starring Chantal Akerman, Claire Wauthion and Daphné Merzer. It runs 35 minutes.

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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
35 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman About?

The premise of The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman without spoilers.

In this intimate portrait, a young mother alone with her daughter opens up to a friend who is also the filmmaker, Chantal Akerman. As the mother confides her worries and hopes, Akerman listens attentively but never interrupts, allowing the conversation to unfold in quiet, contemplative silence.

The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman Cast & Characters

Chantal Akerman leads the cast, with Claire Wauthion as The young mother (uncredited) and Daphné Merzer as The little girl (uncredited).

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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?

The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman runs 35 minutes.

When was The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman released?

The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman was released in 1971.

Who is in the cast of The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?

The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman stars Chantal Akerman, Claire Wauthion as The young mother (uncredited) and Daphné Merzer as The little girl (uncredited).

Does The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman have a post-credit scene?

No. The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman in?

The original language of The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman is French.

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