| Description |
2 videodiscs (171 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical surround 5.1 Dolby Digital rda |
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video file DVD video rda |
| Series |
The Criterion collection ; 697 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 697.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Thomas Hardy "Tess of the d'Urbervilles." |
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Special features: Once upon a time ... "Tess", a 2006 documentary about the film; Three programs on the making of the film; interview with Polanski from a 1979 episode of 'The south bank show;' Forty-five minute documentary shot on location for French television during the making of the film; trailer; plus, a booklet featuring an essay by critic Colin MacCabe. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson. |
| Summary |
An exquisite, richly layered adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge. With its earthy visual textures it is a work of great pastoral beauty as well as vivid storytelling. |
| Subject |
Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Television adaptations.
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Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Film adaptations.
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Young women -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Social classes -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Wessex (England) -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Romance films.
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Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Fiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
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Polanski, Roman.
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Brach, Gérard.
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Brownjohn, John.
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Kinski, Nastassja, 1960-
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Firth, Peter, 1953-
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Lawson, Leigh, 1945-
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781604658279 (set) |
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1604658274 (set) |
| Standard No. |
715515114011 (set) |
| Music No. |
CC2338BDDVD-2/3 The Criterion Collection |
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