My Ancestral Doll
Overview
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 doll’s hair. In this piece, filmmaker Janne Elens works within the lineage of Chantal Akerman, highlighting women’s/AFAB bodies’ under appreciated, yet vital, labour.
Cast
About My Ancestral Doll (2026)
Released in 2026, My Ancestral Doll is a feature film (Belgium). It was directed by Janne Elens. The cast is led by Janne Elens. With a runtime of 20m, the film is available in full HD.
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