A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumour that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge.
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Awards Dominance
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Nominations
3 Oscar · 2 Golden Globe
Won
1981
Art Direction
Art Direction: Pierre Guffroy, Jack Stephens
Cinematography
Geoffrey Unsworth, Ghislain Cloquet
Costume Design
Anthony Powell
Best Picture
Claude Berri, Producer; Timothy Burrill, Co-Producer
Directing
Roman Polanski
Music (Original Score)
Philippe Sarde
1981
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
Tess
New Star Of The Year - Actress
Nastassja Kinski
Best Director - Motion Picture
Roman Polanski
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Nastassja Kinski
Ranked by shared director, cast, genre, country & era
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