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Lately I’ve been drawn to movies with magnificent
preteen heroines, self-possessed girls who kick some
serious ass, in spite of having to devote huge chunks
of their time and energy to fending off the usual
patriarchal bullshit. These young role models (and I
mean they are ideal role models for grown women, not
just other young girls) are smart, strong, feisty,
courageous, defiant, resourceful, and still passionate
about their own lives and interests because they
haven’t yet been indoctrinated to believe that their
only value lies in being found desirable by males.
Summary from Amazon:
"To a small Dutch town filled with characters known by
such names as Crooked Finger, Loony Lips, and the Mad
Madonna, Antonia returns with her daughter Danielle
after 20 years away. Covering the next 40 years,
Antonia's Line looks at the matriarch and her
offspring, stretching out to her great-granddaughter,
Sarah. A whimsical story with fairy-tale conventions,
this movie deals with the cyclical nature of time as
well as the strength of women. While this is not just
a "woman's movie," men are regulated to the background
in a story that tells of women breaking free of
traditional roles. Surprisingly, this movie achieves a
light-hearted tone while tackling serious subjects:
small-town prejudices, rape, and suicide. Yet the
drama's comedic heart shines through as Antonia
collects a rather odd assortment of people, outsiders
who become part of her extended family."