In 1975 the filmmaker Chantal Akerman created Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, starring Delphine Seyrig, that was selected for the Cannes Filmfestival. Although is was hailed as a pioneer in  especially feminist film making, it didn't get a wide distribution, and Akerman herself was rarely mentioned in descriptions of Belgian cinema.
In 1975, Chantal Akerman's film "Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles" starring Delphine Seyrig premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Despite its groundbreaking feminist themes and recognition as a pioneer in the genre, the film struggled to gain widespread distribution, and Akerman herself was often overlooked when discussing Belgian cinema.