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News From Home (1976)

The Asian Film Archive presents a 2K restoration screening of Chantal Akerman's 1976 film, a minimalist meditation on dislocation and the relationship between a daughter and her mother.

When
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 · 8:00 PM
until Fri, 18 Sep 2026 · 9:40 PM
Where
Oldham Theatre
1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868
Singapore 179868
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For
adults
Cost
Price not stated; membership discounts available.

About this event

2K RESTORATION

SINGAPORE PREMIERE

Director: Chantal Akerman

Runtime: 89 mins

Country: France, Belgium, West Germany

Language: French with English subtitles

Rating: TBC

Synopsis:

In this minimalist and durational film, News from Home documents Akerman’s time in New York City during the 1970s, meditating on her estranged relationship with her mother in Belgium.

Through stark voiceovers and the unvarnished gaze of the camera, Akerman captures a profound sense of dislocation—both geographic and emotional—in a series of melancholic cityscapes, juxtaposed against her mother’s letters.

This screening is part of the programme Past Time. For more screenings, please click here .

Friends of AFA members, please read the membership guide on how to purchase your discounted tickets and redeem your complimentary tickets.

Oldham Theatre’s opening hours

For further assistance, please contact us at ticketing@asianfilmarchive.org

Important Notice:

Do note that Oldham Theatre operates on a free seating arrangement. Doors will open 10 minutes before showtime so arrive early to choose a seat and avoid disrupting the screenings as AFA does not play ads and screenings will start promptly.

All patrons are encouraged to purchase your tickets online. If you choose to purchase tickets or merchandise at Oldham Theatre’s box office, cashless payment is preferred.

T&Cs

No food and drink is allowed in the hall. Recording of the films is strictly prohibited. If you are found to be violating any of the rules and disturbing other members of the audience, AFA reserves the right to ask you to leave the theatre hall.

Concession tickets apply to Students (Local & Overseas), Full-time National Servicemen (NSF), Senior Citizens (55 years and above) only.

Please check film ratings before purchase of tickets. Please note that you may be asked to present your ID at the door (this applies to concession tickets as well). Only physical photographic identification is allowed, digital copies of identification are not allowed. AFA reserves the right to turn away any members of the public without physical photographic identification.

Upon confirmation of your order for Tickets, no exchange of Tickets will be made under any circumstances and Tickets are not transferable. No refund on Tickets will be made under any circumstances except due to cancellation of the event. The resale of Tickets at any price is prohibited.

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