Memoirs of a Survivor (1981)

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 tha...t'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. more

Directing:
  • David Gladwell

Writing:
  • Kerry Crabbe
  • David Gladwell
  • Doris Lessing

Stars:
Release Date: 1981-09-01
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 115

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