Movie¡2026¡0h 20m
My Ancestral Doll
Synopsis
A private webcam video - never intended to be shared - turned into an emotionally raw video installation. This short film is intentionally unedited, to show the full preparation ritual: the slow and perhaps even banal act of combing the dollâs hair. In this piece, filmmaker Janne Elens works within the lineage of Chantal Akerman, highlighting womenâs/AFAB bodiesâ under appreciated, yet vital, labour.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
