Event 2
The Draughtsman's Contract (15)
Presented by 3rd Festival of British Cinema
– Richard Booth’s Bookshop
Cocksure young artist Mr Neville (Anthony Higgins) is contracted to draw pictures of a country house by Mrs Herbert (Janet Suzman), wife of the cantankerous owner (Dave Hill). The terms and conditions are agreed: Neville will complete his work over 14 days....and Mrs Herbert will devote part of each day to satisfying his pleasures!
Full of the bawdy licentiousness and scabrous wit of the Jacobean era, Greenaway’s debut is one of the most captivating films of his career. Filmed with careful precision in a series of stylised tableaux, Greenaway’s mesmerising film is memorable for some hilariously camp performances (Higgins is perfect) and a marvellous score from Michael Nyman. It’s also a cracking mystery tale!
Director: Peter Greenaway
UK 1982. 103 minutes.
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