The Draughtsmans Contract

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A 17th Century draughtsman undertakes a series of paintings in return for sexual favours. Greenaway's breakthrough film is coolly enigmatic, its splendid visuals in harmonious marriage with Nyman's distinctive score.

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Digitally restored; director's commentary; Filmed introduction by Peter Greenaway; Interview with Michael Nyman; Behind-the-scenes footage; On-set interviews; Deleted scenes; Theatrical trailers for The Draughtsman?s Contract and A Zed & Two Noughts; Featurette on the film?s digital restoration; Hidden features.

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Article - "Peter Greenaway - Sex, Death and Symmetry" by David Parkinson
Saturday 24th January 2004

Trained as an artist and practised as an editor, Peter Greenaway is one of the few modern directors whose work not only demonstrates an appreciation of the history of cinema (indeed, of all the visual arts), but also a fascination with its untapped potential. This is...  View article in full

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