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One of my favorite classic novels has been adapted several times (the first two silent film versions are sadly lost), and the most well-known is featured in this video. All three versions (1979, 1998, and 2008) are very good in their own way, and the three actresses who played the lead role each brought something special and unique. This is another re-do of an older video, with "My Skin" by Natalie Merchant as the background music. The tragic story of a young girl in the 19th century who was a victim of fate as well as the people and society around her (two men, in particular), is timeless and extremely moving. Enjoy!
Clips from:
Tess (1979) starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson
Tess Of The D'Urbervilles (1998, TV miniseries) starring Justine Waddell, Oliver Milburn, and Jason Flemyng
Tess Of The D'Urbervilles (2008, TV miniseries) starring Gemma Arterton, Eddie Redmayne, and Hans Matheson
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
One of my favorite classic novels has been adapted several times (the first two silent film versions are sadly lost), and the most well-known is featured in this video. All three versions (1979, 1998, and 2008) are very good in their own way, and the three actresses who played the lead role each brought something special and unique. This is another re-do of an older video, with "My Skin" by Natalie Merchant as the background music. The tragic story of a young girl in the 19th century who was a victim of fate as well as the people and society around her (two men, in particular), is timeless and extremely moving. Enjoy!
Clips from:
Tess (1979) starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson
Tess Of The D'Urbervilles (1998, TV miniseries) starring Justine Waddell, Oliver Milburn, and Jason Flemyng
Tess Of The D'Urbervilles (2008, TV miniseries) starring Gemma Arterton, Eddie Redmayne, and Hans Matheson
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Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
One of my favorite classic novels has been adapted several times (the first two silent film versions are sadly lost), and the most well-known is featured in this video. All three versions (1979, 1998, and 2008) are very good in their own way, and the three actresses who played the lead role each brought something special and unique. This is another re-do of an older video, with My Skin by Natalie Merchant as the background music. The tragic story of a young girl in the 19th century who was a victim of fate as well as the people and society around her (two men, in particular), is timeless and extremely moving. Enjoy!
Clips from:
Tess (1979) starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson
Tess Of The DUrbervilles (1998, TV miniseries) starring Justine Waddell, Oliver Milburn, and Jason Flemyng
Tess Of The DUrbervilles (2008, TV miniseries) starring Gemma Arterton, Eddie Redmayne, and Hans Matheson")
