Tess (DVD & Blu-ray)

Superb restoration of Roman Polanski's acclaimed 1979 adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic Tess of the d'Urbervilles. This is the first time that Tess has been available in High Definition anywhere in the world Nastassia Kinski stars as Tess, a strong-willed, working class girl who discovers that she has title connections by way of her old aristocratic surname and who is raped by her wealthy cousin, whose right to the family title may not be as strong as he claims. Filmed in Brittany, this multi-award-winning epic was the most expensive French film of its time, and features at its heart an unforgettable, career-defining performance by 17-year-old Kinski.

Tess: From Novel to Screen: Polanski on the adaptation of Hardy's classic novel, with contributions from Hardy scholars and cast and crew
Filming Tess: cast and crew discuss the technical challenges they faced
Tess: The Experience: Those who worked on Tess discuss their experiences
Costume Designs: Anthony Powell's award-winning designs
Original theatrical trailer
Fully illustrated booklet with essays and credits