Memoirs of a Survivor

Memoirs of a Survivor

"From the bestselling novel by Doris Lessing"

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.

Overview

Release Date
Sep 1, 1981
Original Title
Memoirs of a Survivor
Runtime
115 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
en
Production Companies
National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC), Memorial Enterprises
Production Countries
United Kingdom