A sweet, simple film about four sisters in their 60s who are beginning to face the challenges--financial and familial--of growing older, PAULINE AND PAULETTE is a realistic, light, and quietly inspiring story. Pauline (Dora van der Groen) is a mildly retarded woman who has always been cared for by her older sister Martha (Chris Boni). Living in the quiet Dutch town of Lochristi, life is easy. Pauline wakes in the morning and happily waters her flowers outside with wide, easy sweeps of her watering can. She eats her toast and tea, prepared by Martha, and goes to the butcher shop with Martha's list of what to buy. Her favorite part of the day is peering in the window of the dress shop owned by her other sister, Paulette (Ann Petersen), who she adores. But when Martha suddenly passes away, leaving a clause in her will that requires Paulette and a fourth sister, Cecile (Chris Lomme), to care for Pauline, the ease and routine of Pauline's life is lost. Neither Cecile, who lives with her fiance in Brussels, or Paulette, who is busy with her shop and her local opera performances, wants the responsibility of caring for Pauline. However, with a little generosity and some patience, things work themselves out. PAULINE AND PAULETTE is a kind tale told with artful honesty.

Theatrical Release: MARCH 15, 2002 (LA/NY)

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - Flemish
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Audio Commentary: Lieven Debrauwer - Director
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection

Dora Van Der Groen: Actor, PAULINE ET PAULETTE (2002)
Ann Petersen: PAULINE ET PAULETTE (2002)
Rosemarie Bergmans: Actor, PAULINE ET PAULETTE (2002)
Idwig Stephane: Actor, PAULINE ET PAULETTE (2002)

Lieven Debrauwer: Director, PAULINE ET PAULETTE (2002)

Dominique Janne: Producer

Lieven Debrauwer: Director, PAULINE ET PAULETTE (2002)
Jacques Boon: Screenwriter, PAULINE ET PAULETTE (2002)

Frederic Devreese: Composer, PAULINE ET PAULETTE (2002)

"...[A] modest, touching film....A subtle, poignant picture....It leaves you with a bittersweet glow of wisdom and an appreciation of the small triumphs and difficult labors of love..."
"...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..."
"...A charming tale....A touching study of emotional isolation..."