The director of Water may have chosen to portray the
characters and storyline alongside the myth of Krishna and Radha because the
religion and spirituality plays an important role in Indian culture. The film
is also a strong political statement regarding the traditional roles of women
and the impact of the class system, both of which are represented in the myth.
In Titanic, the director also used this notion of class and the treatment of
women’s independence to make a statement underneath both a powerful love story
and a tragic moment in history. I believe that mythology and stories that have been passed on through generations are always relevant. No matter what the context or how these stories change with the times, audiences can continue to relate to the mythological characters and their stories, especially when they are portrayed in film. Mythological stories that are the basis of many modern films truly allow the viewers to reflect upon the continued cultural impact they have in modern life.
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