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'''''Memoirs of a Survivor''''' is a 1981 British [[science fiction film]] directed by [[David Gladwell]], with some scenes filmed at the location of [[Argyle Street, Norwich]]. It was screened in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section at the [[1981 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="festival-cannes.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/1766/year/1981.html |title=Festival de Cannes: Memoirs of a Survivor |accessdate=6 June 2009|work=festival-cannes.com}}</ref> It is based on the [[Memoirs of a Survivor|novel of the same name]] by [[Doris Lessing]]. The film was scheduled to be released on DVD in June 2014 by [[Network Distributing]].<ref name="DVD">{{cite web |url=http://networkonair.com/shop/1924-memoirs-of-a-survivor.html |title=Memoirs of a Survivor |accessdate=28 April 2014|work=Network Distributing}}</ref> |
'''''Memoirs of a Survivor''''' is a 1981 British [[science fiction film]] directed by [[David Gladwell]], with some scenes filmed at the location of [[Argyle Street, Norwich]]. It was screened in the [[Un Certain Regard]] section at the [[1981 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="festival-cannes.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/1766/year/1981.html |title=Festival de Cannes: Memoirs of a Survivor |accessdate=6 June 2009|work=festival-cannes.com}}</ref> It is based on the [[Memoirs of a Survivor|novel of the same name]] by [[Doris Lessing]]. The film was scheduled to be released on DVD in June 2014 by [[Network Distributing]].<ref name="DVD">{{cite web |url=http://networkonair.com/shop/1924-memoirs-of-a-survivor.html |title=Memoirs of a Survivor |accessdate=28 April 2014|work=Network Distributing}}</ref> |
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After an economic collapse in the near future, England lies in ruins. Middle aged D (Julie Christie) struggles to survive in the failing city, and takes in teenager Emily, allowing her to share D's apartment, in exchange for help. Emily soon begins to fall for Gerald (Christopher Guard) and leaves D to move in with Gerald. D is able to see Gerald's failing whereas Emily can not. In addition. D's reality is questioned as she can also travel back in time and observe a Victorian age family that resided in the same apartment, although whether this is actually occurring or is a fantasy is a question. <ref>http://www.moriareviews.com/sciencefiction/memoirs-of-a-survivor-1981.htm</ref> <ref>https://variety.com/1980/film/reviews/memoirs-of-a-survivor-1200424945/</ref> |
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* [[John Comer]] – Man Delivering Emily |
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* [[Adrienne Byrne]] – Maureen |
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[[Variety]] praised the performance of Christie, but stated that the low budget hampered the portrayal if the degenerating city. |
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Revision as of 03:32, 28 August 2019
| Memoirs of a Survivor | |
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| Directed by | David Gladwell |
| Written by | David Gladwell Kerry Crabbe Doris Lessing |
| Produced by | Penny Clark Michael Medwin |
| Starring | Julie Christie |
| Cinematography | Walter Lassally |
| Edited by | Bill Shapter |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Memoirs of a Survivor is a 1981 British science fiction film directed by David Gladwell, with some scenes filmed at the location of Argyle Street, Norwich. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival.[1] It is based on the novel of the same name by Doris Lessing. The film was scheduled to be released on DVD in June 2014 by Network Distributing.[2]
Plot
After an economic collapse in the near future, England lies in ruins. Middle aged D (Julie Christie) struggles to survive in the failing city, and takes in teenager Emily, allowing her to share D's apartment, in exchange for help. Emily soon begins to fall for Gerald (Christopher Guard) and leaves D to move in with Gerald. D is able to see Gerald's failing whereas Emily can not. In addition. D's reality is questioned as she can also travel back in time and observe a Victorian age family that resided in the same apartment, although whether this is actually occurring or is a fantasy is a question. [3] [4]
Cast
- Julie Christie – D
- Christopher Guard – Gerald
- Leonie Mellinger – Emily Mary Cartwright
- Debbie Hutchings – June
- Nigel Hawthorne – Victorian Father
- Pat Keen – Victorian Mother
- Georgina Griffiths – Victorian Emily
- Christopher Tsangarides – Victorian Son
- Mark Dignam – Newsvendor
- Alison Dowling – Janet White
- John Franklyn-Robbins – Prof. White
- Rowena Cooper – Mrs. White
- Barbara Hicks – Woman on Waste Ground
- John Comer – Man Delivering Emily
- Adrienne Byrne – Maureen
Reception
Variety praised the performance of Christie, but stated that the low budget hampered the portrayal if the degenerating city.
References
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: Memoirs of a Survivor". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
- ^ "Memoirs of a Survivor". Network Distributing. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ http://www.moriareviews.com/sciencefiction/memoirs-of-a-survivor-1981.htm
- ^ https://variety.com/1980/film/reviews/memoirs-of-a-survivor-1200424945/
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