The Draughtsman's Contract
1982
comedy film, mystery film, drama film
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Runtime
- 103 min
The Draughtsman's Contract is a 1982 British period drama film written and directed by Peter Greenaway – his first conventional feature film. Originally produced for Channel 4, the film is a form of murder mystery, set in rural Wiltshire, England in 1694. The period setting is reflected in Michael Nyman's score, which borrows widely from Henry Purcell, and in the extensive and elaborate costume designs. The action was shot on location in the house and formal gardens of Groombridge Place. The film received the Grand Prix of the Belgian Film Critics Association.
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