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Antonia's Line (1995)

Antonia's Line (1995)

Drama Comedy

A motion picture that celebrates everything you love about life.

Release Date: 1995, September 21
Directors: Marleen Gorris
Countries: Belgium, United Kingdom, Netherlands
Production: Bergen Film, Bard Entertainments, NPS Televisie, Prime Time
Cast: Willeke van Ammelrooy, Wimie Wilhelm, Jan Decleir, Els Dottermans, Reinout Bussemaker, Carolien Spoor, Elsie de Brauw, Veerle van Overloop, Dora van der Groen, Marina de Graaf, Mil Seghers, Esther Vriesendorp

Overview:

After World War II, Antonia and her daughter, Danielle, 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, would-be suitor Bas and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.

Keywords:

philosophy woman director underdog world war ii suicide loss of loved one freedom parent child relationship family history mentally disabled feminism male homosexuality peasant village rape university domestic violence single mathematics widow right and justice free love village life indian summer