Antonia's Line
1995 · Movie · R · 102 min · ★ 6.9
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.
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Details
- Years
- 1995
- Release date
- 1995-09-21
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 102 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (144 votes)
Themes
- underdog
- mentally disabled
- suicide
- right and justice
- rape
- free love
- parent child relationship
- loss of loved one
- village life
- philosophy
- widow
- freedom
- +12 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 1996
- Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 1996 · nominated
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 1996 · nominated
Cast & crew
Willeke van Ammelrooy
as Antonia
Els Dottermans
as Danielle
Dora van der Groen
as Allegonde
- VO
Veerle van Overloop
as Thérèse
Carolien Spoor
as Thérèse (6)
- EV
Esther Vriesendorp
as Thérèse (13)
- TR
Thyrza Ravesteijn
as Sarah
- MS
Mil Seghers
as Krummer Finger
Jan Decleir
as Sebastian
Elsie de Brauw
as Lara
Directed by Marleen Gorris