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| Author | Mia Blakeney |
Based on the best-selling novel by Miriam Toews, Women Talking follows a group of women in an isolated religious colony as they struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men. The film is directed by Sarah Polley (Away From Her, Stories We Tell) and stars Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Side Effects), Claire Foy (The Crown, The Girl in the Spider's Web) and Jessie Buckley (Men, I'm Thinking of Ending Things).
Release date: 17 February 2023
Target audience: ABC1 Women
Est. DCM admissions: 69k
"Boasting one of the most impressive cast lists of the festival, Sarah Polley’s adaptation of the story of a commune of women who banded together to fight back against the men who were sexually exploiting them shows how cinema can create amazing opportunities to provide voices to marginalised communities. Women Talking is a masterpiece in showing how to bring together incredible actresses all at different stages of their career. It’s hard to pick out one standout performance when all are fantastic. For a film tackling such a serious topic and essentially focusing on the sit-down meeting of the women to decide their fate, it offers numerous comedic moments and captures your interest throughout. Don’t be surprised to see this be a big nominee at next years OSCARs."
Korrine Eshun, Agency Manager
"Sarah Polley’s beautifully directed adaptation deals in important issues, asking big questions and holding a mirror up to society and does so in an incredibly gripping fashion. Stunning performances all round from the cast, with Rooney Mara and Sheila McCarthy standing out the most for me. I suspect several of the actresses will find their names cropping up on nomination lists across awards season."
Michael Tull, Insight Business Director
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