Vita And Virginia (Movie Screening)

 Thinking Task : Vita  And  Virginia 

 

This blog is a thinking activity based on movie screening of Vita and Virginia. Assigned by Vaidehi Haryani Mam.

 

Question :  Who do you think is initiating the relationship, Vita or Virginia? Who do you think is taking advantage of this relationship? 

Response :

Vita is initiating the relationship as it is seen in the movie. And I think so Vita is taking advantage of the relationship.

Question : Who do you think is confused about their identity Vita or Virginia? Explain with illustrations.

Response :

In the film virginia is more confused about her identity. And other side which talks 

about where  Vita she accepted to her identity and she is not having only one relationship with virginia but also makes lesbian relationship with other women. And Virginia wasn't totally sure for her identity, she is confused because in moive Woolf go to Lake or river side and see and after come home, that scene this about confusion of virginia.

In moive, the frame mother and Vita's conversation is totally  that time Vita confidentaly talk to true as like she known to everything and identity.

Question : What is society’s thought about women and identity? Do you agree with them? If Yes then why? If no then why?

Response : 

Society's thoughts about women and identity have varied across different cultures and historical periods. In the past, many societies had restrictive views on women's roles and identities, often prescribing specific expectations related to family, marriage, and societal norms. Women were sometimes perceived as having limited agency outside traditional roles.

I do agree with them because In the past, some of them believed women should stick to specific roles like taking care of the family, and this were the limited how they could express themselves. Over time, things have been changing, and now many of the people understand that women can have diverse identities and roles beyond old stereotypes. People are talking more about giving women equal opportunities and respecting their choices, but there are still places where challenges exist. The idea is that women should be free to be themselves and not limited by other views.

Question :  Write a note on your observations of the society during that era.

Response : 

Observing the society during Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf's time, which was the early 20th century, reveals a complex tapestry of social norms and expectations. Women, in particular, were often confined to traditional roles, with societal attitudes reinforcing limited views on their capabilities and identities. The era carried a conservative tone, and conventional gender roles were deeply ingrained.

However, the period also saw intellectual and artistic movements challenging these norms. The Bloomsbury Group, a collective of writers and artists, exemplified a more liberal approach, fostering discussions on unconventional ideas and relationships.

The time also reflected the struggles and conflicts arising from the clash between traditional expectations and the desire for individuality and self-expression. Vita and Virginia's relationship challenged the conventions of the time, illustrating the tension between personal desires and societal constraints.

In short the early 20th century exhibited a society marked by conservative gender roles, yet it was also a period witnessing the seeds of change and the emergence of voices challenging established norms, laying the foundation for the evolving perceptions of women and identity.

Question :  Write a note on the direction of the movie. Which symbols and space caught your attention while watching the movie?

Response :

Symbols of leaves and vines could symbolize growth, change, and a connection to nature. In the context of "Vita & Virginia," if leaves and vines were prominently featured, they might represent the evolving nature of Vita and Virginia's relationship. Leaves could symbolize the changing seasons of their connection, while vines may signify the intertwining complexities of their lives.

Prominently featured leaves and vines, it could suggest a visual metaphor for the characters' personal journeys and the organic, sometimes unpredictable, nature of their interactions. Filmmakers often use symbols like leaves and vines to convey deeper layers of meaning and evoke emotions tied to the themes of the narrative.

Natural elements symbolizing the complexities of their relationship. Spaces, such as Virginia Woolf's writing room or Vita Sackville-West's garden, could be used to convey the characters' personalities and the dynamics of their interactions.

Symbols might include objects like letters or books, representing the writers' intellectual connection, or perhaps natural elements symbolizing the complexities of their relationship.

Symbols might include items representing societal constraints or personal struggles, such as closed rooms symbolizing confinement or open landscapes expressing freedom.

Questions : "Vita and Virginia" had to be made into a Bollywood Adaptation, who do you think would be fit for the role of Vita and Virginia?

Response : 

For Vita Shraddha Kapoor would fit  into a Bollywood Adaptation. 

And for Virginia Yami Gautam.

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