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The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf

The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf

Jan 01, 1995 · 52m

Rated 7 out of 10

Director

John Füegi, Jo Francis

Overview

A portrait of Virginia Woolf, including a recreation of the furor around the 1910 and 1912 post-Impressionist exhibits, documentation of the Woolfs' contribution to the creation of the League of Nations, the recently discovered letters of Virginia Woolf to Vita Sackville-West, and the actual 1940 Gestapo arrest list that shows the Nazis' intention to arrest Leonard and Virginia Woolf. With archival footage, paintings of the period, and family photos of a Victorian childhood of both beauty and abuse, the film interweaves the personal story of Virginia’s life and loves with the turbulent times she lived in. Includes interviews with Woolf's acquaintances and relatives; and readings of her works.

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What is The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf about?

A portrait of Virginia Woolf, including a recreation of the furor around the 1910 and 1912 post-Impressionist exhibits, documentation of the Woolfs' contribution to the creation of the League of Nations, the recently discovered letters of Virginia Woolf to Vita Sackville-West, and the actual 1940 Gestapo arrest list that shows the Nazis' intention to arrest Leonard and Virginia Woolf. With…

When was The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf released?

The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf was released on January 1, 1995.

How long is The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf?

The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf runs 52 minutes.

Who directed The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf?

The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf was directed by John Füegi and Jo Francis.

Who is in the cast of The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf?

The cast of The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf includes Ian Redford (Narrator), Anna Massey (Virginia Woolf (voice)) and Juliet Nicolson (Vita Sackville-West (voice)).

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