Review of Antonia's Line (1995) by Nettie E — 01 Sep 2010

1996 Acadamy Award winning film. Dutch with English subtitles.

This review of Antonia's Line (1995) was written by Nettie E on 01 Sep 2010.

Antonia's Line has generally received very positive reviews.

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By I-Ting C (1) on 14 Jun 2009

Happened to see this movie on Timm last night. The matriarchal dominance strike out in this small, low-profiled piece of work. Dutch women rock…

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 03 Oct 2016

I didn't much take to this humorless, Oscar-winning 1995 feminist fable…

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By Mukul K (1) on 03 Jan 2016

Antonia's line is indeed a true celebration of life. A well crafted film. It's a film with excellent narrative and a well-woven script…

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By Nada T (37) on 10 Jan 2009

The film brings to mind e. e. cummings: anyone lived in a pretty how town (with up so floating many bells down) spring summer autumn winter…

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By Florence E (3) on 08 Nov 2008

A beautiful film depicting the journey we call, life. Wonderful characters---strong, independent women---and great storytelling…

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By Kamila M (4) on 23 Dec 2010

A delightful movie, sensible with a beautiful narrative about the high value of feminine friendship, independence, intuition, and solidarity…

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By Jay Boyar (463) for Orlando Sentinel (1,594) on 03 Oct 2016

The performances are modest and appealing. In the title role, Van Ammelrooy projects a remarkable combination of optimism, strength and resignation…

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By Christian G (252) on 18 Mar 2009

Cinematic perfection. This brilliant epic about the lineage of a charismatic matriarch is rightfully categorized as a feminist film…

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By Jonathon N (69) on 29 Aug 2008

I think the other viewers got it wrong when they said the movie suggested who needs men…

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By Howard Kissel (1) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 03 Oct 2016

Antonia's Line is enjoyable because it is never preachy. It depicts, with a painterly eye, a pagan world that has not changed since Breughel…

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