Julia A hero in us all
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Julia is a film based on the story by Lillian Hellman. The film dramatizes the story of two women who grew up together as children and how their everlasting love and friendship proved heroic as adults. The time takes place before World War II, when many fascists groups were overtaking different parts of Europe. Hellman writes a narrative story based upon the reality of violence and suffering that was occurring at the time.
Lilly is a few years younger than Julia, who is an aspiring playwright waiting to become famous. In the beginning of her writing career, she is extremely frustrated with herself. She hopes to be inspired and motivated by her lover, Dash. Together they live in a beach house where she spends most of her time writing. Lilly must learn to be strong and courageous as time calls her to aid Julia in Europe. She leaves her writing aside at the time to do everything possible to help her best friend...