Chantal Akerman was commissioned by Visions to make this short film for £20,000. It was first shown on 21 November 1984, on Channel 4. Akerman herself plays the role of a director visiting Hollywood to find financing from an uncle she hardly knows. Very little goes to plan… Also stars Aurore Clement and Colleen Camp.
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Chantal Akerman was commissioned by Visions to make this short film for £20,000. It was first shown on 21 November 1984, on Channel 4. Akerman herself plays the role of a director visiting Hollywood to find financing from an uncle she hardly knows. Very little goes to plan… Also...
Family Business (1984) was directed by Chantal Akerman. The film is a Comedy, Drama production with a runtime of 0h 18m, rated 7.0/10.
Family Business runs 0h 18m (18 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.0/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Comedy, Drama.
Family Business is rated 7.0/10 by 6 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Comedy and Drama fans.
