The Thirteenth Tale (2013)

Director
James Kent

Main cast
Vanessa Redgrave; Olivia Colman; Sophie Turner; Alexandra Roach; Steven Mackintosh

Genres
TV Movie, Drama

Description
Margaret Lea (Olivia Colman), a young biographer, attempts to interview writer Vida Winter (Vanessa Redgrave), whose health is deteriorating. Vida has previously denied access to the secrets of her life and childhood home. Vida tells her story to Margaret, helping Margaret to confront her past.


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