My Ancestral Doll · 2026
My Ancestral Doll (2026) is a film directed by Janne Elens, starring Janne Elens.
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
Janne Elens
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What is "My Ancestral Doll" about?
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.
When was "My Ancestral Doll" released?
My Ancestral Doll was released in 2026.
Who stars in "My Ancestral Doll"?
The cast includes Janne Elens.
