Affinity
“The most mysterious spirit is desire”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Fywell
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Waters, Andrew Davies
- Original Score
- Frederic Weber
- Original Title
- Affinity
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Romania, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- ITV, Box TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Fywell
Sarah Waters, Andrew Davies
Frederic Weber
Bernard Couture
Mary Finlay
Adrian Bate, Andrew Davies, Greg Dummett, Patrick Irwin, Vivianne Morin
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Fywell
Director
Bernard Couture
Director of Photography
Mary Finlay
Editor
Andrew Davies
Writer
Adrian Bate
Producer
Greg Dummett
Producer
Frederic Weber
Original Music Composer
Alison Riva
Production Design
Charlotte Walter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Affinity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Affinity about?
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.
Who directed Affinity?
Affinity was directed by Tim Fywell.
Who stars in Affinity?
The principal cast of Affinity includes Zoë Tapper, Anna Madeley, Domini Blythe, Amanda Plummer, Anne Reid.
When was Affinity released and how long is it?
Affinity was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Affinity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Affinity was composed by Frederic Weber.
Is Affinity based on a book or true story?
Affinity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sarah Waters".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Affinity?
Affinity holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).