Antonia

"A motion picture that celebrates everything you love about life."

Feb 2 1996 R 1h 42m
Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

A Dutch matron establishes and, for several generations, oversees a close-knit, matriarchal community where feminism and liberalism thrive.

Written by

Marleen Gorris

Directed by

Marleen Gorris

Cast

Willeke van Ammelrooy, Jan Decleir, Veerle van Overloop

Crew

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Production Countries

Belgium, United Kingdom, Netherlands

Production Companies

NPS Televisie, Bard Entertainments, Bergen Film

Languages

Nederlands

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 10 nominations total

Trailers
Antonia's Line Trailer 1995
Scores
# of Votes
9,992
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA