Women Talking - SPOILER-FREE Review | LFF 2022
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Directed by: Sarah Polley
Written by: Sarah Polley
Starring: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Ben Whishaw, Frances McDormand
Runtime: 104 min
Synopsis: In a remote Mennonite community, women have been waking from sleep bruised and battered, some are pregnant. Religious leaders argue it’s God’s punishment for their sins. But when one wakes to find an attacker in her room, the horrible truth comes out. In a sunlit barn, the women debate: will they stay, as is expected, and forgive their attackers?
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for Firstshowing. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Women Talking holds a lovely score by Hildur Guðnadóttir and features truly mesmerizing performances - Claire Foy being a clear standout - with emotionally powerful monologues that can break even the least sensitive viewer. Sarah Polley's exceptionally written and choreographed screenplay tremendously enriches the primary debate driven by the fully developed characters, where trauma, religion, acceptance, forgiveness, revenge, and power are some of the most memorable themes. The detail and complexity that go into each character demonstrate remarkable dedication and care. Worthy of several (and inevitable) awards.
