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Tess of the D'Urbervilles: With Gemma Arterton, Eddie Redmayne, Ruth Jones, Hans Matheson. The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.
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- 2009-01-04
- Drama, Romance
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Writing
David Nicholls first read Hardy's famous novel at the age of 16, but on reapproaching the story over 25 years later he says "it seemed to cry out for a new screen adaptation". He described it as "a wonderfully emotionally-charged story, both intensely romantic and startlingly violent". In adapting the novel for the screen Nicholls gave particular focus to the character of Tess as "an active, forceful, opinionated young working-classwoman" and not merely a "passive victim". He was also "keen t...
Filming
Nicholls worked closely with director David Blair to ensure the visual style of the series complemented his faithful adaptation of the story. The episodes were largely filmed in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and shot on high quality 35mm film rather than on digital videofor a richer and more romantic appearance. Nicholls observed that "any adaptation of Hardy has to capture the beauty of his nature writing without forgetting that this is a brutal, unforgiving landscape", and that "the product...
Primary characters
1. Gemma Arterton as Tess Durbeyfield- Tess is the innocent but spirited protagonist of the story and the eldest daughter of a poor, rural Victorian family. She is sensitive, loyal and kind and tries to do the best for her loved ones. A "fine and handsome girl", Tess easily attracts the attention of admirers but her life is undone by their misdeeds and misjudgements. Arterton said, "I was attracted to the role because stripped down, it's such a basic story about love and missed opportunities,...
Secondary characters
1. Joel Rowbottom as Abraham Durbeyfield 2. Steven Robertson as Cuthbert Clare 3. Hugh Skinner as Felix Clare 4. Laura Elphinstone as Car Darch 5. Sara Lloyd Gregory as Nancy Darch 6. Christine Bottomley as Kate 7. Emma Stansfield as Mary 8. Merelina Kendall as Miss Evans 9. Sarah Counsell as Drunken woman 10. Ellie Darcey-Alden as Modesty 11. Julie Barclay as Mrs Baxter 12. Cellan Geraint David as "Baby Sorrow "
Reaction to the serial was mixed, generating mainly warm but unenthusiastic reviews. Most critics were impressed with the acting, especially of Gemma Arterton's portrayal of the titular character, but found the series period details to be anachronistic for the era. Euan Ferguson of The Guardian praised the first and second episodes as "wonderful", ...
Tess of the D'Urbervilles at BBC OnlineTess of the D'Urbervilles at IMDb- United Kingdom
- David Blair
- English
- David Nicholls (adaptation)
13 de mar. de 2009 · 4.98K subscribers. 602. 176K views 14 years ago. A video of the 2008 BBC adaptation of Thomas Hardy's complex, profound and heart-breaking novel... "Tess of the D'Urbervilles". With Gemma...
13 de mar. de 2009 · You can watch the same scene of the previous version in this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkkz-W... scene from the BBC series "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" (2008),...
Gemma graduated from RADA in 2007 and won her first film role in St. Trinian's (2007). Her breakthrough role came in 2008, when she appeared in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace (2008) . In 2009, she was the winner of Empire's Best Newcomer Award.
- Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
- February 2, 1986
- 31 seg
30 de nov. de 2021 · Gemma Arterton (James Bond: Quantum Of Solace, St Trinian's) stars as Tess in this lavish four-part adaptation of Thomas Hardy's complex, profound and heart-breaking novel, Tess of the...
Gemma Arterton stars in a passionate and sensual version of Thomas Hardy's infamous novel "Tess of the D'Urvervlles". Whilst unstintingly gorgeous and romantic, David Nicholls' adaptation is an intense, moving and provocative depiction of the tragically beautiful story.
