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"The most mysterious spirit is desire"

2008 2h 0m EN

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 47

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Synopsis

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A grieving upper class woman becomes a "Lady Visitor" at Millbank prison, hoping to escape her troubles and be a guiding figure in the lives of the female prisoners. Of all her friendships with prisoners, she is most fascinated by Selina - a medium.

“The most mysterious spirit is desire”

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Cast

Zoë Tapper
Selena
Anna Madeley
Margaret
Domini Blythe
Mother
Amanda Plummer
Miss Ridley
Anne Reid
Mrs. Brink
Caroline Loncq
Ruth Vigers
Anna Massey
Miss Haxby
Sarah Crowden
Ada

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tim Fywell
Writers: Andrew Davies
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, Romania, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, Romania, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tim Fywell, shot by Bernard Couture. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Frederic Weber. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mary Finlay shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Zoë Tapper and Anna Madeley and Domini Blythe carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The most mysterious spirit is desire".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1116182 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tim Fywell directs. Bernard Couture behind the camera. Frederic Weber scores. Mary Finlay cuts. Produced in Canada, Romania, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 18 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Canada, Romania, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Tim Fywell, shot by Bernard Couture. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Frederic Weber. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Mary Finlay shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Zoë Tapper and Anna Madeley and Domini Blythe carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The most mysterious spirit is desire".
8IMDB entry: tt1116182 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 47 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.