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The Thirteenth Tale (2013)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
James Kent
  • Profile picture of Vanessa Redgrave
    Vida Winter Vanessa Redgrave
  • Profile picture of Olivia Colman
    Margaret Olivia Colman
  • Profile picture of Robert Pugh
    John the Dig Robert Pugh
  • Profile picture of Alexandra Roach
    Hester Barrow Alexandra Roach
  • Profile picture of Steven Mackintosh
    Dr. Clifton Steven Mackintosh
  • Profile picture of Tom Goodman-Hill
    Dr. Mawsley Tom Goodman-Hill
  • Profile picture of Sophie Turner
    Young Adeline / Vida Sophie Turner
  • Profile picture of Antonia Clarke
    Young Emmeline Antonia Clarke

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