Antonia's Line (1995)
Release Year: 1995
Nation: Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Antonia, Memorias de Antonia, A Excêntrica Família de Antonia, Родът на Антония, Antonia et ses filles
Director: Marleen Gorris
Writer: Marleen Gorris
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Gerard Cornelisse, Hans de Weers, Hans de Wolf
Co-Producer: Judy Counihan
Companies: Bard Entertainments, Bergen Film, NPS Televisie
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Drama
Budget: 900.000
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: domestic violence, family history, feminism, free love, freedom, indian summer, loss of loved one, male homosexuality, mathematics, mentally disabled, parent child relationship, peasant, philosophy, rape, right and justice, single, suicide, underdog, university, village, village life, widow, woman director, world war ii
Story
After World War II, Antonia and her daughter Danielle return to their Dutch hometown where Antonia's late mother has left them a small farm. Antonia settles down there with Danielle, joining a close-knit yet unconventional community comprising characters like Crooked Finger, Bas (who becomes a suitor), and eventually, Antonia's granddaughter and great-granddaughter. This family of empowered women grows stronger over time.
Summary
Directed by Marleen Gorris in 1995, 'Antonia's Line' is a drama-comedy that explores the life of Antonia, her daughter Danielle, and their extended family after they return to their Dutch village post-World War II. The film delves into themes of community, unconventional family dynamics, and empowerment of women.
