Portrait of Chantal Akerman

Chantal Akerman books in order

Belgian film director, screenwriter, and educator

Lived
1950–2015
Country
France
Books
2

Chantal Akerman published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with Bordering on Fiction (1995).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Chantal Akerman

Non-fiction in order

  1. My Mother Laughs (2019)

    188 pages

Other books in order

  1. Bordering on Fiction (1995)

    92 pages

About Chantal Akerman

Chantal Anne Akerman was a Belgian filmmaker, artist, and film professor at the City College of New York (2011–2015).

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Chantal Akerman FAQ

How many books has Chantal Akerman written?
Chantal Akerman published 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Chantal Akerman's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bordering on Fiction.
What is Chantal Akerman's last book?
Bordering on Fiction (1995).
What is Chantal Akerman's most famous book?
Bordering on Fiction (1995) is Chantal Akerman's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.