Antonia's Line
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
| uuid: |
58D74267-4242-427C-8578-74807F0B3BB7 |
| upc: |
0687797711199 |
| title: |
Antonia's Line |
| theatricalDate: |
02-02-1996 |
| stars: |
Willeke van Ammelrooy
Veerle van Overloop
Jan Decleir |
| purchase date: |
05-11-2005 |
| publisher: |
First Look Pictures |
| published: |
10-12-2002 |
| price: |
$14.98 |
| net Rating: |
4.5 |
| MPAA Rating: |
R |
| minutes: |
102 |
| last lookup time: |
152888496 |
| genre: |
Drama
Family Interaction |
| fullTitle: |
Antonia's Line |
| features: |
Color |
| director: |
Marleen Gorris |
| currentValue: |
$7.48 |
| created: |
152888496 |
| country: |
us |
| aspect: |
DVD |
| asin: |
B00006SFK3
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