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.
Extras
Newly restored
Tess: From Novel to Screen (2004, 29 mins): Polanski on the adaptation of Hardy's classic novel, with contributions from Hardy scholars and cast and crew
Filming Tess (2004, 26 mins): cast and crew discuss the technical challenges they faced
Tess: The Experience (2004, 20 mins): those who worked on Tess discuss their experiences
Costume Designs (2013, 2 mins): Anthony Powell's award-winning designs
Original theatrical trailer
Additional Information
More Information
SKU
5035673020982
Catalogue Number
BFIV2098
Product contents
1 disc
Year
1979
Director
Roman Polanski
Format
DVD
Publisher(s)
BFI
Countries
France, UK
Colour
Colour
Subtitles
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and partial hearing