What to know
Women Talking is a drama film produced by Orion Pictures and Plan B Entertainment. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Miriam Toews, who grew up in a religious community. The story is based on a real life incident that occurred in a Mennonite community in Manitoba, Canada in which seven men were accused of raping over 100 women. Sarah Polley is the writer and director of Women Talking. Hildur Guðnadóttir composes the film's music.
The cast of Talking Women includes actresses Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Sheila McCarthy and Frances McDormand. Ben Whishaw plays August, a teacher in the community. Women Talking was released in cinemas on 25th December 2022.