The Invisible Woman

2013

“Ferocious. Up at seven; a cold bath before breakfast, and blaze away, until three o'clock. I fight not to be distracted.”

— Charles Dickens, The Invisible Woman

Production Credits:

Written by:

Abi Morgan

Based On:

The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens by Claire Tomalin

Executive Produced by:

Christine Langan

David M Thompson

Tessa Ross

Produced by:

Gabrielle Tana

Stewart MacKinnon

Christian Baute

Carolyn Marks Blackwood

Directed by:

Ralph Fiennes

Cast Includes:

Ralph Fiennes

Felicity Jones

Kristin Scott Thomas

Tom Hollander

Joanna Scanlan

Broadcast:

UK Theatrical Release

Release Date:

Feb 2014 (UK)

Run Time:

111 Mins

Production Partners:

Headline Pictures

BBC Films

BFI Film Fund

Magnolia Mae Films

Westend Films

Distribution:

Sony Pictures Classics (US) · Lionsgate (International)

Synopsis

Adapted from Claire Tomalin's brilliant biography, The Invisible Woman traces the life of Charles Dickens' secret lover, Nelly Ternan, exploring the hidden emotional cost of a romantic relationship lived in the shadows of fame, power, and reputation.