The Invisible Woman

"His greatest story was the one he could never tell."

Feb 21 2014 R 1h 51m
Biography, Drama, History

In 1857, at the height of his fame and fortune, novelist and social critic Charles Dickens meets and falls in love with teenage stage actress Nelly Ternan. As she becomes the focus of his heart and mind, as well as his muse, painful secrecy is the price both must pay.

Plot

At the height of his career, Charles Dickens meets a younger woman who becomes his secret lover until his death.

Written by

Abi Morgan, Claire Tomalin

Directed by

Ralph Fiennes

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Magnolia Mae Films, Headline Pictures, BBC Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 7 nominations total

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