Movie No. 23 (2018): ANTONIA'S LINE
Antonia's Line (1995)
Director: Marleen Gorris
Cast: Willeke van Ammelrooy, Els Dottermans, Jan Decleir
In Dutch, with English subtitles
A dying, elderly woman wakes up. Convince that it'll be the last day of her life, she relates her life story to family members her deathbed. The woman is Antonia. The movie, told in flashback, is about her life.
Director: Marleen Gorris
Cast: Willeke van Ammelrooy, Els Dottermans, Jan Decleir
In Dutch, with English subtitles
A dying, elderly woman wakes up. Convince that it'll be the last day of her life, she relates her life story to family members her deathbed. The woman is Antonia. The movie, told in flashback, is about her life.
Antonia's life story is full of colorful characters and interesting events. The narrative succeeds in creating a tapestry that is Antonia's line. I can't go into details. I can only say that the movie has universal appeal. Some of its characters are unforgettable.
This movie won the 1995 Academy Awards for Best Foreign-Language Film.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: March 19, 2018
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