Things got a little wonky this week, so we are re-releasing an episode that can keep with the theme of Women in Cinematography. So, this week, we are revisiting Chantal Akerman's 1975 film, "Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles" with guest Sam Meltzer. This film was shot by cinematographer Babette Mangolte. The film is truly an exemplary feminist cinematic work. With long lingering shots,  “Jeanne Dielman” brilliantly frames a woman’s ever-shrinking existence. The production design keeps Jeanne’s world relatively stark. But it is Mangolte’s cinematography that plays with this idea of a stifling, sometimes suffocating, existence. When Sam was on, we discussed Jeanne Dielman through Chantal Akerman’s direction, but it also makes sense this film had a woman as the director of photography. In lesser hands, Jeanne could have easily been reduced to her age, her profession, or her proximity to men. For a film that has minimal dialogue, the cinematography is critical to articulating so much about Jeanne, her life, and her inner workings. So, while we may not explicitly discuss Mangolte’s work, it certainly permeates the conversation. Enjoy revisiting "Jeanne Dielman."You can follow SamLetterboxdYou can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite