Product Description

Winner of the 1995 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and many of the most prestigious international film honors, Antonia's Line is an inspiring and uplifting masterpiece, as big hearted and full of life as the unforgettable character at its heart. At the end of the Second World War, a spirited, independent woman returns to the place of her birth, a small village in the verdant Dutch countryside, to start a new life with her young daughter. Thus begins a remarkable portrait of a family and a community of mothers and daughters, and of one indomitable woman. Earthy, sexy, romantic, filled with laughter and warmth, its a joyous celebration of simple pleasures and enduring passions. Lived by Antonia and learned by all in her lineage, it's a legacy of life and love that spans five generations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #123097 in DVD
• Published on: 2006
• Rating: Unrated
• Formats: NTSC, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, Import
• Subtitled in: English, Korean
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 104 minutes

Features

• A motion picture that celebrates everything you love about life.
• Winner of the 1995 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and many of the most prestigious international film honors,
• "The experience of the film lulls us into a strange and wonderful mood. The filmmaker, Marleen Gorris, believes women have innate understanding and common sense, and that, left to run things, they will right wrongs and encourage sanity." ROGER EBERT
• This is the ORIGINAL theatrical version envisioned by the director.
• Import from Korea made for the USA/Canada/Korea (NTSC, All-Region).

Customer Reviews

Dutch Treat...5 Star Film...But Check All Editions Available
"Enough is Enough..."...says an old woman rising from her bed as she prepares for her last day on earth. Today will be the day she will die, we find out as the film opens. As Antonia goes about her chores and gathers her family around her, we are treated to a wonderful life affirming tale, and look back at her rich and full life.

This 1995 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film(Netherlands) will charm your socks off.It's a comic, sweet, dramatic and uplifting story that I didn't want to end, and wanted to watch it again immediately. Written and Directed by Marleen Gorris, you'll be captivated by this story, the characters and the beauty of the Dutch countryside from the opening frame to the very last.

Antonia's(Willeke van Ammelrooy)story starts at about mid-life. She is returning with her daughter, to her small village for the funeral of her mother.The time is just post WWII and Antonia is a widow who is her own woman. She is on her own,with an independent nature and lots of heart.As the years pass, Antonia's line of charming and fascinating family members grow from her own bloodline and the townspeople that just couldn't help but be drawn to her.Each is special in their own way and is very much a part of Antonia's life.They are characters that will have smiling and will draw you into their stories.

A fine film, but check the details of all editions.This DVD being sold on this page is listed as "all region" and shows it is made in Hong Kong.You may want to check with the outside sellers for languages, subtitles, etc. There is also a couple of editions by Fox Lorber(a name you can trust). I have the:Antonia's Line in the original Dutch language with English subtitles(see my review for other DVD details), and the other is :Antonia's Line (Sub)Check with the sellers for DVD details on this one.

A wonderful film that shines the light on family and friendship, but not one for the kiddies. There are several scenes with strong sexual content.

Go Dutch Treat....and enjoy.....Laurie