A Mother/Son-Type Relationship in the Movie Central Station
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.
We will examine a mother/son-type relationship in Central Station (Walter Salles, 1998), exploring themes that are inseparable from the process of Individuation, including: confronting one’s shadow, remaining present to suffering, taking a risk and accepting sacrifice: finding the treasure and letting it go.
