To arthouse aficionados, Chantal Akerman's 1975 film Jeanne Dielman, 23, Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles is an event akin to Avatar — a movie that absolutely, positively demands to be seen on the big screen. If you're remotely curious, you shouldn't miss its three-day run this weekend at The Belcourt — since you've got a better chance of seeing a Titans Super Bowl victory before the 201-minute film plays again in a commercial Nashville theater. Vanderbilt professor of women's studies Kelly Oliver hosts the 7:30 screening tonight. No exaggeration: I've been waiting to see this movie for 20 years. Mike D'Angelo describes its appeal in this week's Scene:

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