Memoirs of a Survivor
“From the bestselling novel by Doris Lessing”
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJulie Christie
- CChristopher Guard
- LLeonie Mellinger
- DDebbie Hutchings
- NNigel Hawthorne
- PPat Keen
- GGeorgina Griffiths
- CChristopher Tsangarides
- MMark Dignam
- AAlison Dowling
Crew
- Director
- David Gladwell
- Writers
- Kerry Crabbe, David Gladwell, Doris Lessing
- Production
- National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC), Memorial Enterprises
Frequently asked questions
What is Memoirs of a Survivor rated?
Memoirs of a Survivor has an audience rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 15 votes.
Who directed Memoirs of a Survivor?
Memoirs of a Survivor was directed by David Gladwell.
When was Memoirs of a Survivor released?
Memoirs of a Survivor was released in 1981.
