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Chantal Akerman

Is Chantal Akerman A-List?

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NoChantal Akerman is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.

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Ranking Timeline

1975D$0.01M

Jeanne Dielman Release

Released *Jeanne Dielman*, a landmark of feminist cinema.

1983C$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

Golden Eighties

Directed film *Golden Eighties*.

1986C$0.2M+$0.1M

Letters Home

Directed film *Letters Home*.

1991C$0.3M+$0.09999999999999998M

Nuit et jour

Directed film *Nuit et jour*.

2000C$0.5M+$0.2M

Captive

Directed film *Captive*.

2003C$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M

From the Other Side

Directed film *From the Other Side*.

2011C$0.8M+$0.10000000000000009M

Teaching Filmmaking

Began teaching filmmaking at the City College of New York.

2015C$1M+$0.19999999999999996M

Death and Legacy

Akerman's death marked the loss of a significant voice in avant-garde cinema, leaving behind a rich legacy.

2026C$1M

Avant-Garde Cinema Landmark

Akerman's work remains a landmark in avant-garde cinema, recognized for its exploration of feminism and identity.

Last updated: February 21, 2026