Ann Petersen, Camilia Blereau, Dora van der Groen, François Beukelaers, Idwig Stephane ...( see more  see more... ) , Julienne De Bruyn , Nand Buyl , Rosemarie Bergmans

Pauline (Belgian actress Dora van der Groen) is mildly retarded and lives with her sister Martha (Julienne De Bruyn) in a Flemish village. Pauline's other sister, Paulette (Ann Petersen), the owner of...( read more  read more... ) an upscale boutique, sees Pauline as disruptive to the orderliness of her shop -- and her life. Things come to a head when Paulette forces the issue of which sister will care for Pauline.

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83% liked it

53 critics

PG, 1 hr. 18 min.

Directed by: Lieven Debrauwer

Release Date: June 1, 2001

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DVD Release Date: August 13, 2002

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  • September 26, 2007
    Oh goody, a movie about elderly insane old ladies. Sign me up!
  • August 26, 2007
    Realistic and beautiful story about two sisters who have to decide what will happen to their retarded sister after the fourth sister dies, the one who took care of the retarded sister.
    Dora van der Groen as the retarded sister Pauline is absolutely brilliant in thi...( read more)s film. The movie is in flemish (Dutch) but has also french subtitles. To those who can understand any of those languages I recommend you this very touching movie.
  • April 21, 2007
    This is a really sweet movie.
  • March 12, 2007
    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.
  • March 7, 2007
    This movie is actually pretty good.
  • February 7, 2007
    this was so crap and sad, i was recommended this by some people at a shop.!!

Critic Reviews


May 10, 2002
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

It's rare to find a film to which the adjective 'gentle' applies, but the word perfectly describes Pauline & Paulette. full review

May 2, 2002
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Simple, poignant and leavened with humor, it's a film that affirms the nourishing aspects of love and companionship. full review

March 14, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

A subtle, poignant picture of goodness that is flawed, compromised and sad. full review

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