The Eighties (1985)
All of the time and effort put forth to stage a musical is chronicled here in this bright and funny French outing. The story is set at a shopping mall where people audition for an upcoming show. Afterwards, they are seen going through the grueling routines of learning the music and rehearsing.
Director: Chantal Akerman
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Aurore Clément as Self |
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Magali Noël as Self |
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Pascale Salkin as Self |
| Directing | Chantal Akerman | Director |
| Writing | Jean Gruault | Writer |
| Writing | Chantal Akerman | Writer |
| Crew | Michel Houssiau | Cinematography |
| Editing | Francine Sandberg | Editor |
| Production | Marilyn Watelet | Producer |
| Sound | Marc Hérouet | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Viviane Druez | Art Direction |
| Editing | Nadine Keseman | Editor |