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Tess (1979)
Release Year: 1979
Nation: France, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Roman Polanski
Writer: Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski, Thomas Hardy
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Renn Productions, SFP, Timothy Burrill Productions
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: 19th century, aristocratic, based on novel or book, family, farmer, love, mansion, marriage, murder, nobility, peasant, rape, revenge, social climbing, stonehenge, strong
Story
In Victorian-era Wessex County, England, Tess Durbeyfield, a shy and proud peasant girl, is sent to the estate of local aristocrats by her father after learning that their families are supposedly related. Upon arriving at the mansion, Tess discovers that the residents, including Alec d'Urberville, have merely adopted the noble surname for social gain. Despite her misgivings about Alec, she succumbs to his advances and becomes pregnant, leading to a traumatic experience for Tess. Later, Tess falls in love with Angel Clare, the son of a parson. She must decide whether to reveal her past relationship with Alec, knowing that it could jeopardize their relationship if he finds out.
Summary
Tess is a drama-romance film directed by Roman Polanski, released in 1979. Based on Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles', the movie explores Tess Durbeyfield's life as she navigates social norms and class structures in 19th-century England. The narrative focuses on Tess's interactions with two men—Alec d'Urberville and Angel Clare—and how her relationships with them shape her destiny. Central themes include love, morality, societal expectations, and the consequences of past actions.
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