A MOTION PICTURE THAT CELEBRATES EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ABOUT LIFE.
After the end of World War II, Antonia (Willeke van Ammelrooy) and her teen daughter (Els Dottermans) move into a farm in a small village that becomes a haven for women. This typical Oscar favorite celebrates women’s independence and portrays a time and place when that wasn’t popular. The story has a vile rapist, but other male characters are more complex. As the years go by and unpredictable events occur, female solidarity at the farm stands firm. Viewers will find a rather simple but warm and beautiful film about friendship; the sentiments are reinforced by Ilona Sekacz’s score. Excellent performances all around.
1995-The Netherlands-Belgium-Britain. 105 min. Color. Produced by Hans de Weers, Hans de Wolf. Written and directed by Marleen Gorris. Music: Ilona Sekacz. Cast: Willeke van Ammelrooy (Antonia), Els Dottermans (Danielle), Jan Decleir (Boer Bas), Mil Seghers, Marina de Graaf, Jan Steen.
Trivia: Original title: Antonia.
Oscar: Best Foreign Language Film.
