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Antonia (1995) -- A Dutch matron establishes and, for several generations, oversees a close-knit, matriarchal community where feminism and liberalism thrive.
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7.4/10   4,291 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Marleen Gorris (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
2 February 1996 (USA) more
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A motion picture that celebrates everything you love about life.
Plot:
A Dutch matron establishes and, for several generations, oversees a close-knit, matriarchal community where feminism and liberalism thrive. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations more
User Reviews:
Great film, well made with incredible characters. more (63 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Willeke van Ammelrooy ... Antonia
Els Dottermans ... Danielle
Dora van der Groen ... Allegonde
Veerle van Overloop ... Thérèse
Esther Vriesendorp ... Thérèse (13)
Carolien Spoor ... Thérèse (6)
Thyrza Ravesteijn ... Sarah
Mil Seghers ... Kromme Vinger (Crooked Finger)
Jan Decleir ... Boer Bas
Elsie de Brauw ... Lara
Reinout Bussemaker ... Simon
Marina de Graaf ... Deedee
Jan Steen ... Lippen Willem
Catherine ten Bruggencate ... Malle Madonna (Mad Madonna)
Paul Kooij ... Protestant
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Also Known As:
Antonia's Line (USA)
Antonia et ses filles (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
A Excêntrica Família de Antonia (Brazil) [pt]
Antonia (Slovenia) [sl]
Antonia (Spain) [es]
Antonia - O kyklos mias zois (Greece) [el]
Antonia'nin yazgisi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Antonian maailma (Finland) [fi]
Antonias Welt (Germany) [de]
L'albero di Antonia (Italy) [it]
Memorias de Antonia (Argentina) [es]
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content, and for some violence, including a rape scene.
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102 min
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Antonia: This is no time for Schopenhauer. This is important. more
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Featured in The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV) more
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My Blue Heaven more

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14 out of 14 people found the following review useful.
Great film, well made with incredible characters., 25 May 1999
Author: scarlett-43 from Chicago, IL

I have to disagree with those who claim that this film is ULTRA feminist. Though Marleen Gorris' feminism is indeed apparent is indisputable. But people who are not necessarily part of the feminist movement will still appreciate this film. It is a more modern view of the independent woman, but I didn't see the political agenda of Gorris overpowering the film. It can be enjoyed as a simple "fairy-tale" (as declared by Gorris herself). The portrayal of women as independent and strong is definitely refreshing, but those who claim this film makes a statement against religion and family aren't necessarily accurate. the film covers these issues, showing women's strength in dealing with religious hypocrites and single motherhood, but I personally didn't feel the film was encouraging all women to leave the church or raise up families independently. It's a marvelous story of women's strengths and vulnerabilities, and the love that the women in one family share. ALL people will enjoy this film.

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