The Draughtsman's Contract

Drama written and directed by Peter Greenaway, set in Wiltshire in 1694. Young, successful artist Mr Neville (Anthony Higgins) is commissioned by Mrs Virginia Herbert (Janet Suzman) to produce a series of drawings of her country house and gardens as a gift for her husband, who is currently away on business. Part of the contract includes Mrs Herbert's agreement to comply with Mr Neville's sexual demands. Mrs Talmann (Anne Louise Lambert), Mrs Herbert's married but childless daughter, then blackmails Mr Neville into complying with her own sexual requests because she wants a baby. When a body is discovered in the moat, accusations and violence follow.

Special Features

Behind the Scenes, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Peter Greenaway (director), Deleted Scenes, Documentaries: 'The Greenaway Alphabet' (2017); 'Visions: A Film Comment By Angela Carter'., Image Gallery, Interviews: Michael Nyman (composer); Janet Suzman (actor); Peter Greenaway (director); Anthony Higgins (actor)., Introduction by Peter Greenaway; Short films: 'H Is for House' (1976), 'A Walk Through H' (1978); 'Insight: Zandra Rhodes' (1981)., Outtakes, Trailers

Actors: David Meyer, Anthony Higgins, Suzan Crowley, Neil Cunningham, Dave Hill, Anne Louise Lambert, Hugh Fraser, David Gant, Tony Meyer, Nicolas Amer, Lynda Marchal, Michael Feast, Alastair Cumming, Steve Ubels, Janet Suzman

Audio Languages: English, German

Duration: 108 minutes

Number of Discs: 2

Subtitle Languages: English, German

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