My Ancestral Doll(2026)
20 min · Directed by Janne Elens
Released
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in the US yet.
US release dates
- Premiere
- January 10, 2026
