The Draughtsman’s Contract (Region B)

Peter Greenaway’s witty, stylised, erotic country house murder mystery, newly remastered in 4K

Peter Greenawaybecame a director of international status with this witty, stylised and erotic English country house murder mystery.

In an apparently idyllic 17th-century Wiltshire, an ambitious draughtsman is commissioned by the wife of an aristocrat to produce 12 drawings depicting her husbands estate, in return for which he will receive payment, board and bed hers.

Extravagant costumes, a twisting plot, elegantly barbed dialogue and a score byMichael Nymanmake the film a treat for ear, eye and mind.

Extras

• Newly remastered by the BFI National Archive and presented in High Definition
• Audio commentary by Peter Greenaway (2003)
• Introduction by Peter Greenaway (2003, 10 mins): the director discusses the genesis ofThe Draughtsmans Contract, hiscreative choices and the films central themes
• Visions: A Film Comment by Angela Carter(1982, 21 mins): the novelists contemporary TV review ofThe Draughtsmans Contract

• The Guardian Interview: Michael Nyman(2002, audio only, 7 mins): the composer discusses his work onThe Draughtsmans Contract
• The Greenaway Alphabet(2017, 60 mins): Saskia Boddekes deeply personal portrait of her husband Peter Greenaway, his art and his relationship with his daughter
• H is For House(1976, 9 mins): an early short film by Peter Greenaway
• A Walk Through H(1978, 42 mins): Greenaways short depicting the symbolic journey of an ornithologist through a mysterious bird-filled country
• Insight: Zandra Rhodes(1981, 15 mins): Greenaways profile of the fashion designer
• Interviews with Janet Suzman, Peter Greenaway and Anthony Higgins (1981, 5 mins)
• Behind the scenes footage (1981, 5 mins)
• Deleted scenes and outtakes (1981, 11 mins total)
• Original theatrical trailer
• Restoration trailer (2022)
• Image gallery
• **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** 40-page booklet featuring new writing by Peter Greenaway, Simon Barker, William Fowler and Charlie Bridgen onThe Draughtsmans Contract, plus writing on selected extras by William Fowler and Josephine Botting

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