@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word Is Power
The views and thoughts of Canadian writer Margaret Atwood have never been more relevant than today. Readers turn to her work for answers as they confront the rise of authoritarian leaders, deal with increasingly intrusive technologies, and discuss climate change. Her books are useful as survival tools for hard times. But few know her private life. Who is the woman behind the stories? How does she always seem to know what is coming?
Quick Stats
6.8
TMDB Rating
12
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1h 34m
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Key Crew
DirectorNancy Lang
WriterNancy Lang
CinematographyJohn Westheuser
ComposerPeter Sawade
EditorCathy Gulkin
Produced by
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Tatiana Maslany
Self - Reader (voice)
Margaret Atwood
Self - Writer
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Graeme Gibson
Self - Writer / Partner
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Harold Atwood
Self - Brother
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Ruth Atwood
Self - Sister
J
Jess Atwood Gibson
Self - Daughter
J
Johnnie Christmas
Self - Graphic Artist
A
Adrienne Clarkson
Self - Politician
A
Arnulf Conradi
Self - Book Publisher
Ane Crabtree
Self - Costume Designer
L
Louise Dennys
Self - Book Publisher
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Susan Filmoe
Self - Harvard Roommate
P
Peter Florence
Self - Hay Literary Festival Director
M
Matthew Gibson
Self - Graeme's Son
B
Becky Hardie
Self - UK Editor
