Camilla (1994)
Anno di uscita: 1994
Nazione: United Kingdom, Canada
Alternative Title: Камила, Freda y Camilla
Regista: Deepa Mehta
Writer: Ali Jennings, Paul Quarrington
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Christina Jennings, Simon Relph
Executive Producer: Jonathan Barker
Società: Miramax
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Budget: 8.500.000
Premi & Simili
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: woman director
Storia
Vincent and Freda Lopez, a young married Toronto couple, drive to Savannah, Georgia for vacation where they meet Camilla Cara, an eccentric elderly violinist, and her son Harold. Freda bonds with Camilla over their shared love of music despite Vince's dismissive attitude towards Freda's musical ambitions. After a heated argument about Freda's career, she asks Camilla to accompany her back to Toronto for a concert at the Winter Garden Theatre. They embark on an adventurous journey together, during which they confront and make peace with their pasts. Meanwhile, Vince and Harold search for them, each eventually needing to reconcile his own broken relationship.
Riassunto
Camilla is a 1994 adventure drama directed by Deepa Mehta, exploring themes of female empowerment, artistic pursuit, and familial reconciliation. The film follows Freda Lopez, an aspiring musician struggling with her husband's lack of support for her passion. Through her unlikely friendship with Camilla Cara, an enigmatic elderly violinist with a troubled past, Freda discovers inner resources she never knew she had. Their journey together becomes one of self-discovery and healing, challenging them to confront their pasts and face their fears. The film is notable for its exploration of complex female relationships and its portrayal of artistic pursuit as a means of personal growth.
