12051. "ANTONIA'S LINE" (DIRECTED BY MARLEEN GORRIS). Critical analysis of the feminist Dutch director's 1995 film. Argues that the film is a feminist fable and discusses its meaning, drawing evidence from symbolic depictions within the film.. Focuses on the contrast between this relatively light-hearted and optimistic entry and Gorris' earlier works, which are characterized as dark, pessimistic commentaries on the nature of sexism in contemporary society. 12 pages, 12 footnotes in text, 7 bibliographic sources.