Love and Friendship in the Movies Besieged and The Visitor
Individuation is a process rather than a final product, a journey of self-discovery rather than a final destination, a circumambulation rather than a straight trajectory. On that journey, answering the call, taking a risk and staying related in times of crisis is of primary importance.
There is no Individuation without Relatedness, whether it is to others or to oneself.
As a continuation of our seminar “On the Path of Individuation: Answering the Call” we will explore the themes of risk, honesty, authenticity, sacrifice, and surrender in love and friendship in the movies Besieged (B. Bertolucci, 1998) and in The Visitor (T. McCarthy, 2007).
