South movie poster

South

May 15, 1999 1h 11m 6.2/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 1999. South is a documentary film. directed by Chantal Akerman. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Chantal Akerman investigates the American Deep South through the story of a lynching and grisly murder of an African-American man that took place in Texas in 1998.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 15, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 11m 71 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (14 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Belgium + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Paradise Films
  • AMIP
  • ARTE
  • RTBF
  • INA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South about?

Chantal Akerman investigates the American Deep South through the story of a lynching and grisly murder of an African-American man that took place in Texas in 1998.

Who directed South?

South was directed by Chantal Akerman.

How long is South?

South has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

When was South released?

South was released on May 15, 1999 in theaters.