Pretend You'll Survive

About This Movie

So, here's a curious little piece from 1981, 'Pretend You'll Survive.' This animated film, rooted in a Yorkshire women's collective, really captures a specific mood of activism and urgency. The animation style is raw yet expressive, fitting the theme of protest against the government’s hollow reassurances about surviving a nuclear threat. It’s not just about the visuals—there’s this constant tension in the pacing, a sense of dread mingled with a call to action. The film challenges you to reconsider the narrative around safety and survival, and it does so through a lens of grassroots activism. It's distinctive for its blend of stark reality and animation, making a statement that still resonates today.

Unique activist animationExplores themes of nuclear fearFrom a Yorkshire women's collective