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Antonia's Line [VHS]

starring: Willeke van Ammelrooy, Jan Decleir, Veerle van Overloop, Els Dottermans, Dora van der Groen
directed by: Marleen Gorris

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Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 7017531889953
Format: PAL
Languages: DutchOriginal Language
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 102 minutes
Theatrical Release Date: February 02, 1996

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Editorial Review: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: out of 5 stars

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- One of my favourite movies EVER
I specially imported this movie via Amazon. That's how much I love it! Its a story that follows a woman's interesting life in The Netherlands, focussing on her open heart and mostly open mind about life and everything it throws at you. It has many different story lines and characters, each touching and endearing in its own way. Its a movie like no other I've seen. I'm not going to give away the story.

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- ????
I can't believe all these glowing reviews, and the Academy Award which must have transpired in some parallel universe. The movie tries hard to be funny and ends up being creepy. Kind of like if you woke up and a roach was crawling on your face.

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- Lovely and Real
This film is a wonderful snapshot of a woman who lives with intention. She emits a calm strength of purpose to ensure that her family is able to enjoy life, regardless of the constraints of society or the pain of evil. Plus, it's just a fun movie!

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- annoying claptrap
This movie won the Oscar for best foreign film and I see from other reviews that lots of people really love it. Needless to say, my wife and I thought it was not only boring but very silly.
Antonia, the eponymous heroine, is a strong-willed woman who moves back to her village after the Second World War with her daughter and builds a kind of feminist alternative universe. She gathers around herself a coterie of kindred spirits. In this fantasy world, good always conquers evil and love conquers ... Read More

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- 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.

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