Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976)

Jeanne Dielman, a widowed housewife, navigates the monotony of her daily life while caring for her teenage son and occasionally taking on clients to support them. Her existence revolves around meticulously performed chores and routines, which provide a semblance of stability. However, as the days pass, these rituals begin to unravel, revealing the cracks in her seemingly ordinary life. The film intricately explores the tension between domesticity and despair, ultimately depicting the profound impact of isolation and the fragility of human existence.