Memoirs of a Survivor

Overview

Based on the acclaimed novel by Doris Lessing, this dystopian science fiction tale concerns a woman struggling to make her way in a post-apocalyptic society. D (Julie Christie) is living in a city that's at the point of collapse following a catastrophic nuclear war; lawlessness and violence rule the day, and gangs of brutal youth roam the streets. With the help of her teenage companion Emily (Leonie Mellinger), D tries to make her way, and in order to cope, she often escapes into a fantasy world in which she lives in genteel Victorian surroundings in the 19th century.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 1, 1981

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC),Memorial Enterprises

Cast

Julie Christie,Christopher Guard,Leonie Mellinger,Debbie Hutchings,Nigel Hawthorne,Pat Keen,Georgina Griffiths,Christopher Tsangarides,Mark Dignam,Alison Dowlingand 18 more

Director

David Gladwell

Writer

Kerry Crabbe,David Gladwell,Doris Lessing

Cinematography

Walter Lassally

Music

Mike Thorne

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

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