News from Home(1977)
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News from Home Synopsis
Impersonal and beautiful images of Akerman's life in New York are combined with letters from her loving but manipulative mother, read by Akerman herself.
News from Home (1977) is a documentary film directed by Chantal Akerman, released on May 20, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Chantal Akerman. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 93 ratings.
- Director:
- Chantal Akerman
- Writers:
- Chantal Akerman
- Producers:
- Alain Dahan
- Cinematographer:
- Jim Asbell
- Production:
- ZDF, Paradise Films, Unité Trois, INA
- Status:
- Released
News from Home (1977) Trailer
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News from Home Videos & Clips
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News From Home (1977) - "Your Loving Mother"
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News from Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Chantal Akerman, written by Chantal Akerman, produced by Alain Dahan.
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News from Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 93 ratings.
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News from Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch News from Home online?
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News from Home (1977) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in News from Home?
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The main cast of News from Home (1977) includes Chantal Akerman. 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 News from Home released?
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News from Home was released on May 20, 1977 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is News from Home worth watching?
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News from Home (1977) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 93 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for News from Home?
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Yes. The official News from Home trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.