Handmaid's Tale, The

USA 1990, 108 minutes
Dir. Volker Schlondorff
Rating: [M]
Genres: Science Fiction, Drama / Futurism

Feat. Natasha Richardson, Robert Duvall, Faye Dunaway

Aroview: Disturbing but thoroughly rewarding version of Margaret Atwood's novel set in a near future where 99% of women have become infertile. Privileged couple Faye Dunaway and Robert Duvall use handmaid Natasha Richardson as a surrogate birth-mother. Scripted by Harold Pinter.

NZ International Film Festival 1990

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4 stars (Very Good) A futuristic tale of a patriarchical society under martial law in which fertile women are captured & made into handmaids to bear children. Told through the eyes of Kate, as resistance movement begins to challenge the regime. Gripping & disturbing stuff. ~GenXGirl