Victoria Review: A sensitive, realistic story of a woman bound to patriarchal men
Victoria Movie Review: Victoria starring Meenakshi Jayan, directed by Shivranjini, is a beautiful document of a day in the life of being Victoria. Centered mostly on women, the film depicts the everyday aspects and struggles of being one.
looking at director shivaranjini VictoriaThere is a sense of belonging in the everyday life that unfolds on screen. Meenakshi Jayan empowers through a story of quiet resilience while dealing with a busy day at work and personal struggles. And Victoria Did an amazing job of showcasing an all-female cast, with mostly men appearing via video call or audio.
Victoria is a beautician who works in a quaint small town. The parlor owner asks her to be ready for a busy day of work as she has to handle the work alone. It is not a good day for Victoria on the personal front too. At home, her father lashes out at her after discovering her relationship with her boyfriend. And a self-centered boyfriend doesn’t help either. This is the story of how she works through the day while figuring out life.
Director Shivranjini Victoria This is a film that does not directly depict feminism. Instead, it relied on hard truths and realistic situations that you might have gone through yourself or heard your friend lament. Makes it a daily habit Victoria A powerful story about a woman who is under pressure from the two men in her life – her father and her lover.
Victoria is fantastic at her job. She remains calm even when there is a storm going on in her personal life. It all makes sense, and you feel with her when she sees the slap marks on her face or panics when she hears her father’s words last night. But, when she turns to her clients, she gets a little break where life can seem better.
Victoria’s morning begins with a woman who asks her to take care of a chicken with its legs tied, as it is an offering to God. The rooster is resting on the floor of the beauty parlor, unable to fly or walk. This is a metaphor that references Victoria’s ongoing troubles.
In a poignant moment in the film, Victoria’s best friend goes to the parlor to request a pedicure. As they talk about life, she sees slap marks on his face and asks what happened. That was all Victoria needed to break. And we don’t get to see tears. There’s a power cut in the parlor, and all we hear is Victor talking heartily on his best friend’s laptop. And she gives him the most simple but profound advice: Don’t take on a burden you can’t bear, whether it’s work or life. This scene displays a silent soliloquy and a cathartic moment that leads to liberation.
men inside Victoria The patriarchy stinks, and it just needed a sequel to establish it. While Victoria’s father objects to her love, her lover does not pay her as much attention as he gives her. Through her interactions with the parlor’s customers and her own troubles, Victoria is able to make some decisions in her life.
Director Shivaranjini has done an impeccable job in capturing the mundanity and everyday struggles of Victoria. And that’s why the film needs more love.
