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starring: Willeke van Ammelrooy, Jan Decleir, Veerle van Overloop, Els Dottermans, Dora van der Groendirected by: Marleen Gorris
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781572526303
Format: Color, Original recording reissued, NTSC
ISBN: 1572526300
Label: Fox Lorber
Manufacturer: Fox Lorber
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Fox Lorber
Release Date: September 28, 1999
Running Time: 102 minutes
Sales Rank: 44306
Studio: Fox Lorber
Theatrical Release Date: February 02, 1996
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Amazon.com:
To a small Dutch town filled with characters known by such names as Crooked Finger, Loony Lips, and the Mad Madonna, Antonia returns with her daughter Danielle after 20 years away. Covering the next 40 years, Antonia's Line looks at the matriarch and her offspring, stretching out to her great-granddaughter, Sarah. A whimsical story with fairy-tale conventions, this movie deals with the cyclical nature of time as well as the strength of women. While this is not just a 'woman's movie,' men are regulated to the background in a story that tells of women breaking free of traditional roles. Surprisingly, this movie achieves a light-hearted tone while tackling serious subjects: small-town prejudices, rape, and suicide. Yet the drama's comedic heart shines through as Antonia collects a rather odd assortment of people, outsiders who become part of her extended family. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, Antonia's Line is moving and beautiful, imparting a sense of hope and joy to the viewer. --Jenny Brown
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A favorite.
I loved Enchanted April. This is one of my other favorite. Fun to watch with friends and family. The character development is excellent. The story is narrated and takes you into people life. Excellent movie to be watched over and over again.
Rating: - A movie to watch over and over again!
After watching Antonia's Line with a group of friends, I couldn't wait to view it again. In fact, I rushed home and ordered it from Amazon. I have joyfully shared it with others. It is an uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable movie. Not only is the story extremely appealing, but the cinematography is outstanding. The Dutch actors are so finely cast. Surprisingly, the subtitles do not impede one's enjoyment of the movie. I absolutely love this movie and want to share it with the world.
Rating:  - Soothing...
The 1995 film won the 1996 Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film. It is described by its director as a "feminist fairy tale." It is set in a rural farming village in the Netherlands (and filmed in Belgium) and covers a span of 40 years beginning after the end of World War II. Antonia, 40 years old, is a strong minded, strong willed and a fiercely independent woman. She returns to the place of her birth, a family farm, when she is called home by her Mother who is about to die. Antonia ... Read More
Rating: - THIS MOVIE IS PERFECT.
This is the best film of all time. It's phenomenal. The direction and acting are perfect, lighting and art direction are perfect, script is perfect. Literally my favorite movie. This "review" is intended to do nothing but rave.
Rating: - Short, Sweeter, and to the Point
To talk about "Antonia's Line", discussing plot, character, and mysticism, would mean to denounce the magic of this immaculate film. Gorris has challenged modern mid-90s cinema and developed a feature that not only makes you smile, but evokes conversation, intellect, and continuous repeat viewings. Gorris has created lovable characters, truly evil townsfolk, and especially a venue for love to demonstrate its unyielding power. When writing reviews, my words typically flow between four to five paragraphs ... Read More
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