Mr. Neville, a cocksure young artist, is contracted by Mrs. Herbert, the wife of a wealthy landowner, to produce a set of twelve drawings of her husband's estate, a contract which extends much further than either the purse or the sketchpad. The sketches themselves prove of an even greater significance than supposed upon the discovery of the body of Mr. Herbert.... (Full plot summary below)
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Mr. Neville, a cocksure young artist, is contracted by Mrs. Herbert, the wife of a wealthy landowner, to produce a set of twelve drawings of her husband's estate, a contract which extends much further than either the purse or the sketchpad. The sketches themselves prove of an even greater significance than supposed upon the discovery of the body of Mr. Herbert.
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| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertWhat we have here is a tantalizing puzzle, wrapped in eroticism and presented with the utmost elegance. I have never seen a film quite like it. |
| Movie GazetteAnton BitelGreenaway ploughs the familiar landscape of the murder mystery, but plants in it new, exotic fruits all of his own. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonIt shows the director at his best and most playful, and it's a strange delight. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzOne of the best, most original and diabolical films to come out of England. |
| Village VoiceNathan LeeArtificial in the extreme, it may nevertheless be Greenaway's most naturalistic and easygoing film. |
| Goatdog's MoviesMichael W. Phillips, Jr.This isn't your standard costume drama fare. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatThe Draughtsman's Contract is a thoroughly entertaining murder mystery set in 17th century England. |
| User Reviewld pThe Draughtsman's Contract (1982) Directed by Peter Greenaway director of Cook Thief Cook Lover one of my all time favorite Art Films. This is his first full feature. Originally 3 hours he cut 103 minutes from it. After viewing today I would like to see version with all 3 hours. This film was filmed in 16mm film and blown up to 35 millimeter. DVD is from restored version from 16 mm (I think) Greenaway is a genius this is one of the more unusual films I have ever seen. Its set in 1694 and about a painter doing a set of drawing for rich folks in england. He gets paid and gets sex acts from the women in return. Then there is a murder. this proceed in a most unusual manner. The upper crust mannerisms dress conversations and quip are most interesting. Be sure and read Ebert's review. Really fascinating movie. four stars maybe five stars sheer brilliance. I don't think families or your average movie goer would understand or want to see this movie. |
| User ReviewDeadly VA convoluted enigma of a picture, but a must see one. |
| User ReviewMike LVery irrational film, touch you in every aspect - visually, rhythmically, emotionally, sensually. And change you uncontrolly. |
