--- product_id: 562414233 title: "TESS - MOVIE [DVD] [1979]" brand: "firth, peterkinski, nastassjapolanski, roman" price: "6902 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/562414233-tess-movie-dvd-1979 store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # TESS - MOVIE [DVD] [1979] **Brand:** firth, peterkinski, nastassjapolanski, roman **Price:** 6902 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TESS - MOVIE [DVD] [1979] by firth, peterkinski, nastassjapolanski, roman - **How much does it cost?** 6902 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/562414233-tess-movie-dvd-1979) ## Best For - firth, peterkinski, nastassjapolanski, roman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted firth, peterkinski, nastassjapolanski, roman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description TESS - MOVIE [DVD] [1979] ## Images ![TESS - MOVIE [DVD] [1979] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Fw0JoLdFL.jpg) ![TESS - MOVIE [DVD] [1979] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bbVTMv4qL.jpg) ![TESS - MOVIE [DVD] [1979] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oXJ7qYbeL.jpg) ![TESS - MOVIE [DVD] [1979] - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PTP4Hb9eL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Sumptuous and faithful adaptation *by N***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 September 2003* Polanski's version of Hardy's novel is a cinemagraphic treat, and a deftly scripted screenplay. There are very few deviations from the plot of the book and there are frequent lines of dialogue lifted directly from the novel. Natassia Kinski plays Tess to perfection -- with a fatalistic melancholy and innocence that captures the character that Hardy invoked so decisively. She is also astoundingly beautiful without seeming to ever realise it, which is one of the causes her downfall. The filmic representation of Tess' life is wonderfully managed -- particularly good is the way the summer Tess spends working at the dairy farm and meeting Angel is portrayed in sumptuous golden light before things go pear-shaped and the scenes become mist-filled and mud-strewn as Tess lives out her unhappy life. Hardy was making a statement about the industrialisation of the countryside and the destruction of rural ways of life at the end of the nineteenth century. Polanski has managed to translate this from book to film in mesmerising fashion, mostly with the aid of visuals such as the ear-splitting, steam-driven machinery in use at the industrialised farm Tess is forced to work at after Angel leaves her. This compares to the slow-pace of rural life at Tess' home and at the dairy. The film's atmosphere and the characterisations are deep and rich, and is certainly the best film adaptation of a Hardy novel despite some stiff competition. Just one aside -- the film is dedicated to Polanski's murdered wife Sharon Tate. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars DVD….Film….. *by B***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 February 2024* …..Roman Polanski’s film movie, his reputation for film making encouraged my purchase.Classic literature and story, still very much relevant in the 21st Century.Schools and University further studies, stimulating discussions and debates. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Reborn *by W***H on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2013* The print for this reborn blu-ray issue of Tess is very good and the film comes back to life in widescreen. When it is was first released I remember there were dissenting voices among the critics for Nastassia Kinski's performance in the lead role. I cannot now imagine why: she is excellent, notwithstanding the Dorset accent overlaying her native German twang. The production is sumptuous, with top line photography (many a scene could make a work of art, and Polanski holds wide shots through the length of some scenes to use these images to best advantage), costume design, art direction and locations. Polanski directs with great precision, unfolding the tale with just the right rhythm. Characters like Tess and most especially Angel Clare are hard to bring to life for a modern audience, capturing their self-image and motivation. Polanski and the other scenario writers do better, I think, than any other filmed version. The significance of ancestry and antiquity, window dressing in some other productions, is solidly embedded in this telling. Hardy is a bit of a paradox. He was very modern for his day, but he strived for universality and he can seem old fashioned today (perhaps more so than, say, Jane Austen, who was writing long before him). I am not sure this film is quite in tune with Hardy, but it gets close and is absolutely wonderful to look at and contemplate. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/562414233-tess-movie-dvd-1979](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/562414233-tess-movie-dvd-1979) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*