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Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by Vita's politician husband Harold Nicolson. Vita and Violet's romantic relationship becomes increasingly obsessive which spawns destructive feelings of possessiveness and jealousy between them.

Country: United Kingdom

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: September 19, 1990

Also Known As: Portrait einer Ehe, Portretul unei căsniciiPortrait of a Marriage |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1990 | 4 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

BAFTA TV Award 1991

Nominee

BAFTA TV Award

Best Make Up

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Winner

BAFTA TV Award

Best Costume Design

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Winner

BAFTA TV Award

Best Film Editor

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Winner

BAFTA TV Award

Best Design

Grand Prize 1991

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Grand Prize

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