Tess
- France, Great Britain
- 1979
- 186'
- Special screenings
Tess Durbeyfield, young and penniless woman, suddenly learns that her family can be related to the old aristocratic family – the d'Urbervilles. When she gets sent to the wealthy ‘relatives,’ she falls victim to manipulations and aggression from Alec d’Urberville. After a series of tragic events, she decided to start a new life and falls in love with Angel Clare. Unfortunately, her past catches up with her and leads to more dramas and dilemmas. The film portrays a woman struggling with social inequity, moral hypocrisy, and her own longing for happiness.
- Directed by: Roman Polański
- Screenplay: Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn, Roman Polański
- Photography: Ghislain Cloquet, Geoffrey Unsworth
- Music: Philippe Sarde
- Production Design: Pierre Guffroy
- Costume Design: Anthony Powell
- Editing: Tom Priestley, Alastair McIntyre
- Cast: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson
A film director, screenwriter, and producer of Polish and French origin. He is one of the most recognisable filmmakers in the contemporary international cinema. He gained international reputation with such films as ‘Knife in the Water,’ ‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ ‘Chinatown,’ ‘The Pianist’ – the latter brought him an Academy Award for Best Director. His rich film portfolio includes psychological thrillers, dramas, and historical films. He is a master of building tension and profound analysis of human mentality. Roman Polański still remains one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of international cinema.
