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Film Description

A 17th Century draughtsman undertakes a series of paintings in return for sexual favours. Greenaway's breakthrough film is coolly enigmatic, its splendid visuals in harmonious marriage with Nyman's distinctive score.

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A visual masterpiece as well crafted as the drawings themselves. A murder mystery unfolds,with the main character seemingly the user, turns into the used & abused in c... more >

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DVD Extras

Digitally restored
director's commentary
Filmed introduction by Peter Greenaway
Interview with Michael Nyman
Behind-the-scenes footage
On-set interviews
Deleted scenes
Theatrical trailers for The Draughtsman?s Contract and A Zed & Two Noughts
Featurette on the film?s digital restoration
Hidden features.

Film Details

Director	Peter Greenaway
Year	1982
Country	UK

Cast

Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman

Technical Details

Certificate	15
Length	104 + 41 mins
Label	BFI
Format	DVD Colour
Region	2
Aspect	16:9 anamorphic widescreen
Cat No	BFIVD563
Main Language	ENGLISH
Subtitles	French, Dutch.