The beauty of the film is its softness,and how effectively it blends Mystery,Romance and fear of unknown. The unlikely combination of a German girl, Jewish baker, American lady and Marlene Dietrich the dead film star makes the plot intriguing . Julie Kilzer plays the title character of Viola with ease and finesse. Supported by solid performances from Peter O'Connor, Beverly Hayes,Arthur Harold ,Bristol Pomeroy and Nick Dullea. Director/Cinematographer Biju Viswanath, handles the theme with mastery .The theme music by the Austrian composer Christof Moser is evocative and soulful. "Viola" can be interpreted in different levels - self discovery, hope, surviving destructive relationships, finding order in chaos, souls interacting each other in different time and space. Depending on his/her sensibilities and outlook ,each viewer can take what they will from it.
"Viola" is a well crafted, feel good film about the process of self discovery. A wonderful movie with a very interesting and unexpected ending. This is one of those movies whose virtues and subtleties become more and more apparent with subsequent viewings.
"Viola" is a well crafted, feel good film about the process of self discovery. A wonderful movie with a very interesting and unexpected ending. This is one of those movies whose virtues and subtleties become more and more apparent with subsequent viewings.