Introduction
The film Violet Evergarden: The Movie was created by Taichi Ishidate in 2020 and produced by with Kyoto Animation. The film is based on an original light novel by author Kana Akatsuki. This film is an addition to the critically-acclaimed anime series Violet Evergarden. The anime followed the gripping tale of a woman trying to come to terms with the emotional toll of a world after a war.
The film is a moving work of art and an emotional story about growth and introspection. Violet’s story is wrapped beautifully and the film is a profound commentary on loss and love and the necessity of expression.
Plot Summary
The story revolves on Violet Evergarden who served on the war as a weapon. The time is set after the war, in what seems to be an alternate universe of Europe in the early 20th century. She now works as an Auto memory doll, a person who writes emotional letters, and as a result begins to comprehend her feelings and feelings entirely.
The basis of Violet Evergarden revolves around her relationship with Major Gilbert Bouguainvillea, her CO who adopted and raised her during the war. Violet later states, ‘gilbert was the first person to show me that i was capable of receiving kindness. Marie during the series believes that Gilbert died during the remeining battles during the war. Before she was left, Gilbert told Violet, ‘I Love You’ the words bewildered her and left her aching and emotionally untethered.
The story of the film happens a couple of years during the interwar period. By now, Violet is a professional letter writer, however, she still mourns the Major and wishes to one day understand the meaning of his last words.
Yuris is a new character that the film has to offer with respect to Violet. He is a young boy suffering from a terminal illness who asks Violet to write letters to his family on his behalf so that they will have something to remember him by. Spending time with Yuris helps Violet realize how every second of life is valued and aids her to matuer emotionally.
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All along — with delicate traces until undoubtedly established — Major Gilbert has lived in hiding on an isolated isle, which he has come to consider his own, under a true identity. In his memory, he is torturing himself with excuses why he cannot go to Blob Violet. The answer lies in how he caused her sufferings and subsequently contributed to them.
Violet, upon her discovery of the facts, felt a surge of turmoil. She was suspended between both, fear and hope and could not make up her mind how to meet ‘him’ after all the years ‘he’ was ‘searched’ for. In a ‘shattering’ climax, Gilbert is, at last, spotted. The way in which they remembered was astonishing, and the crowd of expectations which were drowned by the waves of emotion and spectators. Violet, at last, was able to reveal her emotions. Her commander and later the soldier, for the first time understood each other, acquiring a different perspective in their thinking. It was no longer soldier and commander, rather human beings for whom the feelings were more than just ‘attachment’ to each other.
Violet, in the end of the film, is a sheltered woman who has evolved and no longer is a vessel defined entirely by her past, nor the repressed emotions of her longing, rather is now the owner of a promising future. Gilbert is not the lost child who looks for a savior. Violet, after the film ends, approaches Gilbert and decides to build a life.
Primary Characters
Violet Evergarden: As a child soldier, her evolution begins with a highly composed demeanor. The film marks her transition into an emotional reawakening where her understanding of feelings, their expressions, and learning to cope with loss are put to the test. Throughout the series, her development is nothing if not inspiring and profound.
Major Gilbert Bougainvillea: During the entire war, he was the one looking after and mentoring Violet. He is presumed dead, but is alive and lives his life in seclusion. He wallows in his inner tension, guilt, and the belief of unworthiness regarding the love Violet offers him. The film’s most emotional moments are characterized by Gilbert’s reunion with Violet.
Claudia Hodgins: He is warm-hearted and becomes a father figure to her. Violet is his friend, and he is the one in charge of the CH Postal Company, where Violet worked. He is a major character in Violet’s personal development, as he is the one who provides support throughout.
Yuris: His short story, which runs parallel to Violet’s story, brings an emotional subplot to the tale and shows the resolution to the longing Violet has. In addition, he is a little client of Violet who demonstrates to her, as well as to the audience, the significance of open emotional bonds.
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Themes
- Love and Emotional Expression
At the center of the film is the exploration of love — not just romantic love, but also familial love, friendship, and compassion. Violet learns that love is not only about words, but also about actions, support, and presence. The film shows how expressing feelings, especially through writing, can bring healing.
- Grief and Healing
Violet’s story is one of healing after loss, and it is remarkable how she transforms from a child who lacked the ability to comprehend various emotions to a woman who can actually love. The film suggests that while grief may never fully disappear, it can be integrated into our development, rather than remain as just pain.
- Communication and Connection
Writing letters becomes a powerful metaphor throughout the film. Letters allow people to say things they could not say to a person to their face. The film shows us the unique impact that words can have — how it can tie people together, preserve history, and serve as a source of solace.
- Identity and Purpose
Finding one’s identity after the war is equally important for Violet. She begins as someone who blindly followed orders, yet she transforms into someone who is able to determine her destiny, feel, and make her own decisions. The film showcases self realization and the critical need for one to move on from their past.
Visual and Musical Style
The detail kept by Kyoto Animation in every single frame is remarkable. The animatipn is stunning, whether it is the gentle combing of the wind through flowers, or the soft sunlight dancing on the water. Character based nuances and subtle facial expressions speak volumes.
Another of the film’s strengths is the composition by Evan Call. Wonderful subdued emotional piano and large orchestral themes greatly aid the story. The soundtrack is soft in volume, yet it balances the film’s emotional tone with relevancy and subtlety.
Reception
The stunning conclusion to Violet’s journey, paired the emotional storytelling, visuals, and music, led to the Violet Evergarden: The Movie receiving international praise. Supporters and have appreciated it as a seamless addition to a tale that has captivated audiences worldwide, and critics view it as a great addition as well.
Universal themes of love, healing, and emotional growth permeate Violet Evergarden and elevate it beyond a mere romance or drama. It becomes a tale of life, relationships, and the pursuit of inner calm.
Conclusions
The animated film Violet Evergarden: The Movie resonates at a deeper level and serves as a culmination of Violet’s personal journey while still cloaked in his signature visual artistry. With remarkable subtlety and emotional nuance, the film depicts a young woman grappling with the need to live, love, and ultimately, move on.
It is a stark reminder of the importance of words, the connection between people, and the journey to healing and starting over. This is a story that is rich with meaning, regardless of one’s history with the series. It is sure to remain in the viewer’s mind, and heart, long after the credits have finished rolling.
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