Nicolás Pereda not only invokes Chantal Akerman’s name but also evokes some of her signature style in this loving homage. In an imagined scenario where the famed director wishes rent a home in Mexico City, mostly flat, cramped compositions making use of the limited room are played with audio accompaniment of correspondence with the director from the homeowner’s brother. Blending Je tu ill elle and Jeanne Dielman with the auditory style of News From Home, Dear Chantal displays a warmth and admiration for the director and the way her works showcase women.
Nicolás Pereda not only invokes Chantal Akerman’s name but also evokes some of her signature style in this loving homage. In an imagined scenario where the famed director wishes rent a home in Mexico City, mostly flat, cramped compositions making use of the limited room are played with audio accompaniment of correspondence with the director from the homeowner’s brother. Blending Je tu ill elle and Jeanne Dielman with the auditory style of News From Home, Dear Chantal displays a warmth and admiration for the director and the way her works showcase women.
