VITA & VIRGINIA is the true story of the passionate relationship between literary trailblazer Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki), and the enigmatic aristocrat Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton). The film tells the story of the birth of the novel their intoxicating encounters inspired; Woolf’s bold experiment in art and androgyny, ‘Orlando’.
When their paths cross, the magnetic Vita decides the beguiling, stubborn and gifted Virginia will be her next conquest, no matter the cost. The film is a celebration of their unconventional bond; a vivid exploration of gender, sexuality, creativity and passion. VITA & VIRGINIA is a love story, told in a contemporary style, about two women – two writers – who smashed through social barriers to find solace in their forbidden connection.
Out now on digital platforms and Bohemia Euphoria in the UK & Ireland
Vita and Virginia
Written and Directed by Chanya Button
Starring Gemma Arterton, Elizabeth Debicki, Isabella Rossellini, Rupert Penry-Jones & Peter Ferdinando
and now feat sack the west and Mr Harold Nicholson marriage is more like a plot in need of constant nurture men tend to regard themselves the plant and women the soil Independence has no [Music] sex Virginia is a wickedly brilliant mind I must know her I hear nothing but reports of her madness madness what a convenient way to explain away her genius I have the appetite to know you better I hope you’re not thinking of running off with her as well why do you think your books sell more than mine popularity was never a sign of Genius did you meet her I adore her an emotion creates a wave in the mind but when writing that is what you must recapture that wave J nothing happened does she make you want to right or to live both truth is I wor am not quite allowed to desire in the same way as you I often think romance is just not altogether knowing the other person it’s the not knowing that drives one mad you think there’s something wrong with me something disconnected I like things wild and complicated it’s clear to me that you believe yourself to be in love with Virginia I am Bewitched by your writing you’re going to project me into the shape of this Orlando yes it’s all about [Music] you it’s as though for years I’ve had an affair with a lover who never belonged to me it’s taking me such a long time to find balance these snatched moments with you are exasperating meet me so we may have another