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Glenn Whipp
L.A. Daily News
"Pauline & Paulette" is the first feature by Belgian short-film director Lieven Debrauwer, and it's full of wonderfully observed small, delicate moments that speak volumes about the respective characters of the sisters. ...
Charles Ealy
Dallas Morning News
"Pauline and Paulette," from Belgian director Lieven Debrauwer, is much more subtle than your average Hollywood film, and it won't make you roll your eyes. There are no bravura flourishes from the retarded person, in this case Pauline, sensitively played by Dora Van Der Groen. And she doesn't turn out to be unexpectedly wise. ...
Edward Guthmann
San Francisco Chronicle
Debrauwer, just 30 when he made this film, has a light, affectionate touch that suits the material perfectly. He doesn't rush, doesn't milk the pathos but finds gentle, unexpected humor in a scenario that typically is approached with maudlin good intentions. ...
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
Only 78 minutes long, "Pauline & Paulette" doesn't make any great statements or come to any grand conclusions. In fact, it barely comes to a conclusion at all. Still, this beguiling Belgian fable, very much its own droll and delicate little film, has some touching things to say about what is important in life and why. ...
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Pauline and Paulette
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(2002)
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Overview:
This is the story of four elderly sisters and their relationship with each other. Spoken in Flemish with English subtites.
Starring:
Dora van der Groen, Ann Petersen, Rosemarie Bergmans and Idwig Stephane
Directed by:
Lieven Debrauwer
Written by:
Debrauwer and Jacques Boon
Cinematographer:
Michel Van Laer
Composer:
Frederic Devreese
Studio:
Sony Pictures Classics
Release Date:
April 5, 2002
MPAA Rating:
(PG) - for brief language
Running Time:
78 minutes
Websites:
Official Site
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