Tess of the D'Urbervilles

TV Mini Series
2008
TV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

6.8K

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Gemma Arterton in Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2008)

Tess Of The D'urbervilles (German Trailer)

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The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

6.8K

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Awards
- 3 nominations total

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Trivia
BBC Television's first-ever adaptation of Hardy's novel.

Goofs
There are two musical anachronisms. First, Angel plays an autoharp which was not invented until the 1880s in Germany, and would not have been an English folk instrument at the time of TESS. Secondly, the congregation is heard singing "How Great Thou Art," which was written in Swedish in 1885, but was not commonly known in English until Stuart Hine's translation (circa 1950).

Connections
Featured in Remembering...: Gemma Arterton Remembers... Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2024)

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10/10

Amazing

If you--like me--saw a review for this film/miniseries calling it "terrible" and giving it one star, IGNORE IT. This film was absolutely stunning (there's a reason it was nominated for Best Lighting, Photography & Camera) and filled with much emotion and intensity by excellent actors. Gemma Arterton is superb as the lead role and all major and minor characters play their part with dedication and are a joy to watch.

Based on the Thomas Hardy Novel, Tess of the d'Urbervilles follows the life of young, beautiful, innocent Tess and the misfortune she faces. With unforgettable characters such as the young heroine, Alec and Angel, visually appealing landscapes and emotional intensity to soften even the toughest of critics, this film is a must-see and something you are unlikely to ever forget!