Dora van der Groen,
Ann Petersen,
Rosemarie Bergmans,
Idwig Stephane,
Julienne De Bruyn
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An elderly woman who can't take care of herself becomes the center of a family squabble in this moving drama. Pauline (Dora van der Groen) is a severely retarded woman who, at the age of 66, cannot re... read more
DVD Release Date: August 13, 2002
Stats: 45 reviews
A wonderfully sweet and simple film, sentimental but never sappy. I found it completely absorbing thanks to outstanding performances and great art direction, I especially loved the use of colour. I have not come across a film that portrays someone that is mentally challenged (an... read more
I rented this on a whim one day and totally fell in love with it. My favorite scene is when Pauline is watering her sister's garden with a HUGE watering can.
The acting in Pauline And Paulette is good all round, but what really sets the film apart is Debrauwer's refusal to push the easy emotional buttons. Full Review
Although there's nothing profound about Pauline and Paulette, it does have a few memorably sly digs at the kinds of things we believe to be profound. Full Review
Simple, poignant and leavened with humor, it's a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship.
A movie that doesn't aim too high, but doesn't need to.
Yet another iteration of what's become one of the movies' creepiest conventions, in which the developmentally disabled are portrayed with almost supernatural powers to humble, teach and ultimately red...
A Belgian gem on the twilight existence of four sisters of a certain age drawn together reluctantly by the need to care for one of their number. Full Review
A worthwhile glimpse into how humans can begin to become whole. Full Review
Petersen and van der Groen play affectingly against each other in this geriatric heartwarmer.
All the actors are good in Pauline & Paulette but van der Groen, described as 'Belgium's national treasure,' is especially terrific as Pauline. Full Review
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