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Antonia's Line

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After World War II, Antonia (Willeke van Ammelrooy) and her daughter, Danielle (Els Dottermans), go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger (Mil Seghers), would-be suitor Bas (Jan Decleir) and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.

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Critics Consensus

Magical and morbid, Antonia picturesque landscapes and proficient performances elevate a somewhat pedestrian parable.

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Chris Peachment Daily Telegraph (UK) 11/28/2017
It's a broad historical saga of great warmth, but it would have been more convincing if it didn't have "feminist agenda" stamped all over it. Go to Full Review Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer 10/04/2016
3.5/4
Antonia is a work of rare lyricism. It glows with the light of a Flemish painting and the spirit of magic realism. Go to Full Review Howard Kissel New York Daily News 10/04/2016
2.5/4
Antonia's Line is enjoyable because it is never preachy. It depicts, with a painterly eye, a pagan world that has not changed since Breughel. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 02/12/2024
A celebration of life and of women and their strength when they band together. Go to Full Review Judith M. Redding Curve 05/23/2022
A primer in the empowerment of women, not to mention a painterly, epic look at matriarchy. Go to Full Review Amelie Lasker FF2 Media 02/25/2021
Gorris's work is impressive throughout, both in how she handles tonal shifts and builds a large cast of characters and weaves the story around them. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Laura S @lorakeet Oct 2 I bought the DVD of this film years ago because I love it so much. I have recommended it to many people, particularly if you like programs such as Schitt's Creek, which has the same theme of a town embracing everyone not in spite of their quirkiness, but because of it. Also for people who have older loved ones they are losing or have lost. Though I warn them to have kleenex ready - it's heartwarming and emotional. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 1 Funny in 1 hour and 33 minutes. See more 11/03/2021 This is a beautiful movie of hope, a chosen family, and integrity. I am puzzled by some of the (men's) reviews that characterize the film as feminist. Is having some strong female characters ‘feminist'? Yes, the movie is told from a woman's perspective but it also includes a close relationship between Antonia and Bas. They adopt a line of people, women and men, who are outcasts. This is not a feminist treatise, it is a human one. See more 02/28/2021 One of my all-time favourite films and one of only three that I have watched several times. A beautiful, uplifting story filled with wonderful characters — especially strong females. See more 02/06/2021 This movie brings warmth and humour to the joys and hardships of life. It is a soft reminder to shoulder our burdens and seek beauty around us. For those learning Dutch it is also in language that is easy to understand. See more 11/16/2020 Super delightful, one of the most straightforward feminist films I've ever seen, and simply inherently without even mentioning the word or concept! Was stunning and beautiful, felt like I was watching a novel. See more Read all reviews
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Marleen Gorris

Director

Willeke van Ammelrooy

Antonia

Els Dottermans

Danielle

Jan Decleir

Boer Bas

Marina de Graaf

Deedee

Mil Seghers

Crooked Finger

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Synopsis After World War II, Antonia (Willeke van Ammelrooy) and her daughter, Danielle (Els Dottermans), go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger (Mil Seghers), would-be suitor Bas (Jan Decleir) and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.
Director
Marleen Gorris
Producer
Gerard Cornelisse, Hans de Weers
Screenwriter
Marleen Gorris
Distributor
First Look
Production Co
Bard Entertainments Ltd. [gb], Eurimages, European Co-production Fund, Prime Time
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.1K
Runtime
1h 33m