Chantal Akerman's opus film "Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles" altered in real time the mundane and exposed what lies hidden under the cracks. The slow unraveling is tragic and meditative.
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Mixed by my son Jasper Jeurissen : jeurissenjasper@gmail.com, @jasperucci
Photo : Serge Leblon
Day 1
I open the door. I close the door. I open the door. I turn on the lights. I straighten my sweater. I button my apron. I light the stove with matches. I wash my hands. I dry my hands. I light the stove with matches. I cook the potatoes. I wash the cauliflower. I cut the cauliflower. I cook the meat. I take the plates out of the cupboard. I set the table. I turn off the light. I open the door. I take my tricks hat, and his scarf and his jacket. I straighten my sweater. I open the door. I close the door. I turn the light off. I turn the light on. I hand my trick his hat, his scarf and his jacket back. I take his money. I shake his hand. I open the door. I close the door. I turn off the light. I turn the light on. I put the money in the Delft tureen. I open the door. I give two kisses. I take Sylvian’s scarf and jacket. I serve him the cauliflower, potatoes and meat. We eat dinner. I take the dirty dishes to the kitchen. I roll up the napkins. I clean off the table. I turn the light off. I take the letter and glasses out of my purse. I put my glasses on. I read the letter from Aunt Fernanda in Canada. I take my glasses off. I put the letter back in my purse. I put my glasses back on. I read « The Enemy » by Baudelaire. I leaf through the newspaper. I turn on the radio. I knit. I turn the radio off. I close the door. I open the door. I turn the light on. I turn the light off . I take the tablecloth off the table. I straighten the chairs. I turn the light off. I turn the light on . I move the couch and unfold the sofa bed. I get undressed. I button my nightgown. I brush my hair. I turn the boiler off. I close the door. I open the door. I close the door. I set the alarm. I go to bed.I turn the light off
Day 2
I turn the light on. I turn the alarm off. I straighten the bed sheets. I button my nightgown. I open the curtains. I turn the light off. I open the door. I close the door. I turn the light on. I wash and dry my hands. I turn the light off. I close the door. I pickup dirty clothes. I close the door. I turn the boiler on. I open the door. I turn the light on. I close the door. I turn the light on. I turn the light off. I turn the light on. I fill a coffee pot with water. I light the stove with matches. I wash and dry my hands. I open the cupboard. I grain the coffee beans. I prepare the coffee. I set the breakfast table. I close the cupboard. I open the fridge. I put the milk on the table. I take cutlery out of the drawer. I open the cupboard. I close the cupboard. I pour the coffee. I straighten Sylvian’s scarf. I give him money from the Delf tureen. I kiss him twice on the cheeks. I close door behind him. I turn the light off. I fold pyjamas. I fold the sofa bed up. I wash the dishes. I dry my hands. I dry and put away the silverware.I make the bed. I fold the pyjamas. I open the closet. I take the towel out. I close the closet. I place the towel on the bed. I close the door. I take money out of Delft tureen. I open the door. I close the door. I put groceries on table. I take my coat off. I straighten my sweater. I take the groceries out of the bag. I fold up my sleeves. I put on my apron. I open the cupboard. I close the cupboard. I open the fridge. I close the fridge. I open the door. I take the neighbor’s baby.. I put on my kitchen apron. I wash and dry my hands. I wipe the table. I open the cupboard. I make schnitzel with flour, breadcrumbs and egg. I put aluminum foil over the schnitzel dish. I put the schnitzel in the fridge. I take my apron off. I clean the table. I light the stove with matches. I pour the coffee. I open the door. I give the baby back to its mother. I close the door. I eat a sandwich. I put lipstick on. I brush my hair. I put hairspray on. I straighten my sweater. I turn the light off. I open the door. I close the door. I open the door. I take my tricks hat, his scarf and his jacket. I straighten my sweater. I open the door. I close the door. I turn the light off. I turn the light on. I hand my trick his hat, scarf and jacket back. I take his money. I shake his hand. I open the door.. I close the door. I turn off the light. I turn the light on. I put the money in the Delft tureen. I forget to put the lid back on. I turn the light off. I turn the light on. I straighten my sweater. I turn the light off. I open the door. I take the jacket. I straighten my sweater. I open the door. I turn the light off. I close the door. I turn the light off. I close the door. I turn the light off. I turn the light on. I open the curtains and windows. I put the dirty towel away. I open the door. I turn the light on. I turn the light off. I close the door. I straighten the bed. I open the door. I turn the light on. I wash the bathtub. I open the door. I turn light on. I turn light off. I open the door. I turn the light on. I turn the light off. I close the door. I take the pot off the stove. I put the pot in the sink. I take the potatoes out of the pot. I throw the potatoes in the trash. I straighten my sweater. I close the Delft tureen. I straighten a fold on the table cloth. I move the salt shaker. I unfold the napkins. I turn the light off. I arrange my hair. I take chocolate out of my purse. I put my glasses on. I take my glasses off. I take a pen out of my purse. I write to Aunt Fernanda. I turn the radio on. I continue writing the letter. I read the newspaper. I knit. I straighten my sweater. I open the door. I give two kisses to Sylvian. I open the door. I close the door. I go to bed. I turn the alarm on. I turn the light off. I close the door. I open the door. I close the door. I set the alarm. I go to bed.I turn the light off.
Day 3
I turn the alarm off. I turn the light on. I fold the bed sheets. I button up my night robe.. I forget one button.I open the curtains and window. I turn the light off. I open the door. I close the door. I open the door. I turn the light on. I turn the light off. I wash and dry my hands. I open the door. I turn the light on. I light the boiler. I put the kettle on the stove.I light the stove with matches. I take a cup out of the cupboard. I grind the coffee beans. I pour the hot water into the coffee pot. I take the milk out of the fridge. I smell the milk. I pour the milk in a glass. I drink the milk. I pour the coffee in a cup. I mix the milk in the coffee. I add two sugars . I turn the coffee with a spoon. I drink the coffee. I pour the cup of coffee in the sink. I polish Sylvian’s shoes. I drop the brush. I turn the light on. I turn the light off. I massage my shoulders. I button-up my bathrobe. I give Sylvian money from the Delt tureen. I kiss him twice on the cheeks.. I close the door. I open the window. I close the window. I wash the dishes. I drop a knife. I dry my hands. I fold Sylvian’s pajamas. I fold the sofa bed. I take my coat with a missing button. I open the door. I close the door. I put the groceries on the table. I open the door. I take my coat off. I open the door. I close the door. I put my coat in the closet. I straighten my sweater. I put on my apron. I make meatloaf with meat, egg and flour. I wash and dry my hands. I open the door for Sylvian. I kiss him twice on the cheeks. I close door behind him. I serve Sylvian’s plate. We eat dinner. I take the dirty dishes to kitchen. I wash the dishes. I open the door. I close the door. I open the door. I close the door. I take a chair out. I open the closet. I clean the closet. I close the closet. I open the door. I close the door. I open the door. I check the alarm. I open the door. I take the neighbor’s baby. I close the door. I take the baby out of the crib. hold the crying baby. I put the baby back in the crib. I take the baby out of the crib. I hold the crying baby. I put the baby back in the crib. I take the baby out of the crib. I hold the crying baby. I put the baby back in the crib. I eat a sandwich. I open the door. I give the baby back to it’s mother. I close the door. I fold the jacket up in paper. I open the door. I turn the light on. I take my coat off. I straighten my sweater. I open the door. I take my tricks hat, scarf and his jacket. I straighten my sweater. I open the door. I close the door. I turn the light off. I turn the light on. I open a package with string. I open the door. I turn the light on. I take scissors out of the drawer. I turn the light off. I close the door. I open a package with scissors. I unwrap my nightgown. I put the package under my bed. I put the scissors on the dresser. I unbutton my shirt. I unbutton my skirt. I take the scissors……..