Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

A lonely young widow lives with her son following an immutable order: while the boy is in school, she cares for their apartment, does chores, and receives clients in the afternoon.

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  Delphine Seyrig

  Jeanne Dielman
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  Jan Decorte

  Sylvain Dielman
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  Henri Storck

  1st Caller
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  Jacques Doniol-Valcroze

  2nd Caller
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  Chantal Akerman

  Neighbor (voice) (uncredited)