The Thirteenth Tale (2013)
Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.
Director:
James Kent
Writer:
Christopher Hampton
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Vanessa Redgrave as Vida Winter |
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Olivia Colman as Margaret |
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Robert Pugh as John the Dig |
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Alexandra Roach as Hester Barrow |
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Steven Mackintosh as Dr. Clifton |
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Tom Goodman-Hill as Dr. Mawsley |
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Sophie Turner as Young Adeline / Vida |
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Antonia Clarke as Young Emmeline |
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Michael Jibson as Charlie Angelfield |
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Emily Beecham as Isabelle March |
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Janet Amsden as The Missus |
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Adam Long as Ambrose Proctor |
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Madeleine Power as Emmeline / Adeline (Age 9) |
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Alice Barlow as Moira |
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Isabel Barlow as Young Margaret |
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Jacqueline Davis as Judith |
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Lizzie Hopley as Theodora Mawsley |
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Martin Wimbush as Mr. Peter Lomax |
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Gordon Winter as Aurelius Love |
| Directing | James Kent | Director |
| Production | Norma Heyman | Producer |
| Production | Rosie Alison | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Diane Setterfield | Novel |
| Production | David Heyman | Producer |
| Writing | Christopher Hampton | Screenplay |
| Art | Jon Henson | Production Design |
| Visual Effects | Anthony Smith | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Camera | Laurence Cendrowicz | Still Photographer |
| Visual Effects | Tom Harris | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Sound | Nigel Edwards | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Production | Polly Hill | Executive Producer |
| Production | Luc Webster | Unit Manager |
| Camera | Mark Jones | Key Grip |
| Editing | Luke Dunkley | Editor |
| Directing | Sara Doughty | Script Supervisor |
| Camera | Jean-Philippe Gossart | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Gordon Seed | Stunt Coordinator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Fiona Lobo-Cranston | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nic Ede | Costume Designer |
| Art | Frederic Evard | Art Direction |
| Art | Camise Oldfield | Graphic Designer |
| Sound | Benjamin Wallfisch | Original Music Composer |
| Production | David Mason | Co-Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elizabeth Healey | Costume Supervisor |
| Art | Craig Cheeseman | Property Master |
| Costume & Make-Up | Christine Allsopp | Makeup & Hair |
| Camera | Gareth Hughes | Steadicam Operator |
| Lighting | Mark Taylor | Gaffer |
| Sound | John Pearson | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Gail Stevens | Casting |
| Directing | Mick Pantaleo | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Andy Pearson | Second Assistant Director |
| Crew | Ella-Rose Wood | Stunt Double |
| Costume & Make-Up | Claire Whiteley | Makeup Artist |