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Tess (DVD)

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Roman Polanski's (Chinatown, The Pianist) acclaimed 1979 adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic.

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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
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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
Language(s) English
Running time 164 mins
DVD region 2
Certificate 12
BFICID_ID 150053211
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