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The Invisible Woman (31-Aug-2013)

Director: Ralph Fiennes

Writer: Abi Morgan

Based on a book by: Claire Tomalin

Keywords: Drama, Literature, Biography

Biographical drama examines celebrated author Charles Dickens' secret relationship with a younger woman.

ABSTRACT
Renowned by his contemporaries and scholars following his death for works such as A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Oliver Twist, English author Charles Dickens maintained a secret relationship with actress Ellen Ternan at the height of his career. The romance, which lasted until his death and was not explored in great detail until the years following, is given a screen treatment in The Invisible Woman, a historical piece following the age-gapped pair as they meet following one of his plays and fall deeply in love with each other. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

NameOccupationBirthDeathKnown for
Michelle Fairley
Actor
1963   Catelyn Stark on Game of Thrones
Ralph Fiennes
Actor
22-Dec-1962   The English Patient
Tom Hollander
Actor
25-Aug-1967   Gosford Park
Felicity Jones
Actor
17-Oct-1983   Like Crazy
Kristin Scott Thomas
Actor
24-May-1960   Four Weddings and a Funeral

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