Tess (Dual Format Edition)

Nastassia Kinski stars as Tess, a strong-willed working class girl who discovers that she has title connections by way of her old aristocratic surname and who is raped by her wealthy cousin, whose right to the family title may not be as strong as he claims.

Filmed in Brittany, this multi-award-winning epic was the most expensive French film of its time, and features at its heart an unforgettable, career-defining performance by the 17-year-old Kinski. The film also stars Peter Firth (Equus) and Leigh Lawson.

This is the first time that Tess has been available in High Definition anywhere in the world.

• Stunning new 4K digital restoration
• Presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition
• Tess: From Novel to Screen (2004, 29 mins, DVD only): Polanski on the adaptation of Hardy's classic novel, with contributions from Hardy scholars and cast and crew
• Filming Tess (2004, 26 mins, DVD only): cast and crew discuss the technical challenges they faced
• Tess: The Experience (2004, 20 mins, DVD only): those who worked on Tess discuss their experiences
• Costume Designs (2013, 2 mins): Anthony Powell's award-winning designs
• Original theatrical trailer
• Fully illustrated booklet with essays and credits