American Stories (Histoires d'Amérique) 34 years old

Belgian director Chantal Akerman avoids her usual "real time" technique in Histoires d'Amérique. The anecdotal nature of the subject matter compels Akerman to fragment her narrative, rather than offer it in one, uninterrupted continuum. Still, another Akerman trademark -- permitting the "drama" to emanate from the actors rather than the situations -- is very much in evidence. This informal history of Jewish life over the past 100 years is related in a series of eyewitness accounts, re-created by a group of largely unknown actors. Also known as American Stories, the Belgian/French Histoires d'Amérique began building an audience when it was shown at the Berlin Film Festival.

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American Stories Cast

Name	Character
Eszter Balint She was 23, now 57 years old
Judith Malina She was 63, 88 years old when she died

American Stories Crew

Name	Department
Chantal Akerman as Director. She was 39 (65) years old when She died	Directing
Luc Benhamou as Director of Photography.	Camera