Tamara Drewe DVD 2010 / Directed by Stephen Frears / Starring: Gemma Arterton, Dominic Cooper, Luke Evans, Tamsin Greig

UPC 5414939089183

REGION 2 PAL DVD

MADE IN EU

AUDIO: English 5.1, French 5.1

SUBTITLES: Dutch, French

Total Runtime: 111 minutes

English Summary:

Tamara Drewe is a 2010 British romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Frears. The screenplay was written by Moira Buffini, based on the newspaper comic strip of the same name (which was then re-published as a graphic novel) written by Posy Simmonds. The comic strip which serves as source material was a modern reworking of Thomas Hardy's nineteenth century novel Far from the Madding Crowd.

Set in Ewedown, a fictitious village in Dorset, England. Tamara Drewe, a young and attractive journalist, returns home with the intention of selling her now-deceased mother's house which she has inherited, and in which she grew up. Locals are amazed at the improvement in her appearance after she had a rhinoplasty while away. Andy had been interested in her when she was a girl, and when he sees her now it is clear he is attracted to her.

Across the valley is a neighbour's home where authors retreat to work on their stories. The owner, Nicholas, is a prolific crime novelist and a serial philanderer, while his wife Beth provides food, lodging, and encouragement for her patrons. At one point Nicholas embarks on an affair with Tamara, after she finishes with rock-band drummer Ben. Andy has been asked by Tamara to work on the house so she can sell it, and he becomes aware of the affairs, as do two local teenage schoolgirls (Jody and Casey) who cause some havoc due to their childish jealousy of Tamara.

Jody is infatuated with Ben, and when he leaves Ewedown after Tamara's affair, she uses her wiles to lure him back. Eventually her deceit is discovered and she receives a hard dose of reality. In a strange turn of events, Nicholas is killed somewhat accidentally by stampeding cows. Beth's friend (Glen), a Thomas Hardy scholar who had become infatuated with her over the months he spent there, reveals his love for her despite feeling guilty about Nicholas' demise, and she easily persuades him to remain at the retreat with her. By this time the true love of Andy and Tamara brings them together. Tamara then decides to stay in Ewedown after all.

French Summary:

Tout commence sur l’image attrayante du torse musclé d’Andy Cobb, un beau paysan de la campagne anglaise dans un village du Dorset. Comme en contrepoint viennent s’inscrire les moins poétiques évocations d’hommes et de femmes pianotant sur le clavier de leur ordinateur portable. Ce sont des écrivains plus ou moins talentueux pensionnaires du Cottage « Far from the madding crowd » tenu par la belle et vertueuse Beth Hardiment. Son mari Nicholas Hardiment, célèbre auteur de romans policiers, se manifeste par un visage disgracieux et un physique enrobé. C’est un miracle qu’il ait épousé une aussi belle femme que la vertueuse Beth. Au lieu d’en remercier le Ciel nuit et jour, il ne songe qu’à batifoler en compagnie de donzelles plus jeunes.

Le décor est planté quand débarque au pays la très pulpeuse Tamara Drewe qui vient de se faire faire un nez tout neuf. Son attrayant physique lui avait déjà permis de commencer une relation avec le séduisant Andy Cobb. Hélas le défaut de son nez y avait mis un terme malheureux. Cet obstacle levé, le jeune et fougueux paysan ne demande qu’à reprendre le flambeau. Mais la belle Tamara doit assister à un concert rock pour écrire un article dans son journal et voilà qu’une relation se noue entre elle et Ben Sergeant, le beau batteur du groupe. Tamara quitte sa maison de campagne pour suivre son amoureux à Londres et c’en serait fait d’Andy sans l’intervention de l’espiègle Jody Long, une gamine en mal de people et tombée amoureuse du beau musicien à travers des magazines pour ado. Elle en pince tant pour le rocker qu’elle ne consent pas à l’idée de son départ. Elle se glisse avec sa copine dans la maison déserte de Tamara pour utiliser son ordinateur et faire en son nom une proposition des plus explicites à son ancien ami.

Cast / Distribution:

• Gemma Arterton as Tamara Drewe
• Roger Allam as Nicholas Hardiment
• Bill Camp as Glen McCreavy
• Dominic Cooper as Ben Sergeant
• Luke Evans as Andy Cobb
• Tamsin Greig as Beth Hardiment
• Jessica Barden as Jody Long
• Charlotte Christie as Casey Shaw
• John Bett as Diggory
• Josie Taylor as Zoe
• Bronagh Gallagher as Eustacia
• Pippa Haywood as Tess
• Susan Wooldridge as Penny Upminster
• Alex Kelly as Jody's mother
• Lola Frears as Poppy Hardiment
• Joel Fry as Steve Culley
• Cheryl Campbell as Lucetta