Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)
[Movie]A meticulous study of a housewife’s daily routine that slowly reveals the strain of confinement.
Why people love it: Its deliberate pacing immerses viewers in the monotony of domestic life, turning the ordinary into profound commentary. Akerman’s long takes create a hypnotic, unsettling rhythm.