The Draughtsman's Contract Movie (1982): Where to watch and stream online

The Draughtsman's Contract

1982, Movie, 1h 48min

A young artist is commissioned by the wife of a wealthy landowner to make a series of drawings of the estate while her husband is away.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Alan Morrison

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A cocksure draughtsman agrees to a new job so that he can indulge in sexual favours with his female employer.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Peter Greenaway’s film looks more brilliant, more uncompromisingly cerebral and more exasperating than ever.

Read full review at The Guardian

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The Draughtsman's Contract is a witty and stylized murder mystery set in 17th-century England. A young artist, Mr. Neville, is hired by Mrs. Herbert to create 12 landscape drawings of her estate, but the contract includes a secret agreement for sexual favors. As Mr. Neville becomes embroiled in the family's intrigues, a murder occurs, and he finds himself accused of the crime. The film explores themes of sex, power, and deception, with a focus on the complex relationships between the characters. With its elaborate costumes, intricate plot, and striking visuals, The Draughtsman's Contract is a delicious and thought-provoking delight for the senses.

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