The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman(1971)
L'Enfant aimé ou Je joue à être une femme mariée
The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman Synopsis
In this unfinished work, a young mother, her little girl, as well as a friend of the mother's, spend the summer in a villa. The mother shares her problems – womanhood, motherhood, being married - with her friend, dresses up with the little girl, observes her body, and does a series of household tasks.
The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971) is a documentary film directed by Chantal Akerman, released on January 1, 1971 with a runtime of 35m. It stars Chantal Akerman, Daphné Merzer and Claire Wauthion. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Chantal Akerman
- Writers:
- Chantal Akerman
- Producers:
- Chantal Akerman
- Status:
- Released
The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chantal Akerman
as Self (uncredited)
- Daphné Merzer
Daphné Merzer
as Little Girl (uncredited)
Claire Wauthion
as Young Mother (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Chantal Akerman, written by Chantal Akerman, produced by Chantal Akerman.
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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman online?
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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971) is available to stream on LaCinetek, and to rent or buy from LaCinetek. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman?
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The main cast of The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971) includes Chantal Akerman, Daphné Merzer and Claire Wauthion. The film was directed by Chantal Akerman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman released?
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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman was released on January 1, 1971 and runs for 35m.
Is The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman worth watching?
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The Beloved Child, or I Play at Being a Married Woman (1971) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.