Review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) by Ed Q — 01 May 2009

Greenaway's film is a moving painting.

This review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) was written by Ed Q on 01 May 2009.

The Draughtsman's Contract has generally received very positive reviews.

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