The Thirteenth Tale
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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The Thirteenth Tale
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 30, 2013
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, Mystery
User Score
65%
Original Title
The Thirteenth Tale
Production Companies
Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC, NFH Films
Director
James Kent
Description
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.