Tess of the D’Urdbeville is the most tragic novel I have ever read

Everyone here is talking about the fact that even a fool wouldn't have refused such a man as Angel. Knowing what happens next in the story I would refuse him withouth blinking. The fact that he actually sees her as virtuous partly only because of her "purity" is so wrong. Purity comes from the heart, purity is in the spirit. The 800s society sees purity as only a physical virtue, and that's what deceived Angel, he was taught some hypocrite values there. I dislike him for this fact, and you can't say it wasn't his fault. Tess would have chosen anytime to give away her social image and she actually sacrificed her life for him, while him on the other hand hasn't done the same. Of course he is forgivable because he understood he was wrong, but with his choice he threw away a life of love with her only soulmate because of some stupid hypocrite value. Good job Angel. At least, as evil and wicked Alec was, he was honest with himself. That's why I feel so concerned about young ladies falling in love only with a guy's image. You have to unsterstand the difference between the actor's performance and the character. I don't get when ladies fall in love with a character only because of the actor's appereance. Jesus Christ, Angel is not such a good character. Please try to understand this. They have been both bad for her. The only one here who was strong and accepted her faith was Tess. And what a sad faith she has had. I feel bad not only for her, but for the way the woman were percieved in the Victorian Age. And sadly this still happens in society even now, in 2017. I'm so glad these stories were written. Literature has helped me so much to understand social settings and the society's evolution. This book is a masterpiece and will always be. Thanks to BBC for this very well written screenplay.

Somehow I always come back to this beautiful, beautiful film. BBC always does the best adaptations. So heartbreaking, it's almost disgustingly depressing but I just love it. I wish they'd have made the soundtrack available. :(

*Tess walks away* "There's a grief that can't be spoken... There's a pain goes on and onnnnnnnn!"

Yes, but Angel was so cruel to Tess..

What happens to them.....or to say what Angel does to Tess when he discovers her secret is so cruel.... only to go back to her when its too late. I love this story but I hate the ending

Man, Eddie Redmayne is AWESOME!

Showing the ugly side of the obsession with purity.

I love this move. helps you understand the "silent"boy/ stong willed woman. such beautiful landscapes. except in the winter. her baby named sorrow.

I own this film but still watch these little scenes. Such a fantastic film and sad story..

Comments make me understand that only few people have read Tess of the d'Urbervilles...

Damn! I don't know the film, yet! But this scene made my cry and now I wanna see the film! xD Eddie Redmayne is a brilliant actor!

Actors in this movie literally lived the life of the characters. Gemma is love personified! So sweet, so charming!🌸

Who could say no to the GORGEOUS EDDIE REDMAYNE!?!?

Tess if you don't want to marry him, I will........just saying lol.

I love how the cow goes at the end of this video, I always smile

Tess was so beautiful! 🌸

I forgot how much I loved this...

Is this the guy who played Steven Hawking in “The Theory of Everything”?

If eddie redmayne comes up and proposes like that you cannot turn him down

The film is set in the county of DORSET, in the south of England.....DORSET - a spectacularly beautiful county with a spectacular coastline known as the Jurassic Coast. DORSET - the home of Thomas Hardy, and the home of Angel Clare, the bloke in the corduroy jacket in Tess of the D'Urbervilles. A classic ENGLISH novel.

I agree with every person who finds Eddie Redmayne gorgeous! But you should see him in The Pillars of the Earth! By God!

2:09 he looks pretty desperate to get her to marry him. This must be a true obsession, the safest thing in this cases is a rejection. When the people become in worms without dignity, there is not much to offer really, hence the rush.

I know this is supposed to be a serious scene, but 1:06 makes me laugh every single time I watch this.

your loss Tess he's such an Angel

Awkward running at 1:06...

First Elizabeth rejects Darcy, Margret rejects Thorton, and now she rejects Angel/ FREAKING EDDIE REDMAYNE!! I'm done, let me have a shot at these period drama men!

It is a fantastic novel

I agree with every person who finds Eddie Redmayne gorgeous!

He can't accept the betray of spirit,the incomplete,she kill that man to defend her noble

WHY? EDDIE IS PERFECTION!

Eddie's voice is amazing!! very close to Jim cavezel

It's amazing novel in my life❤

my mom named me tess after she saw this video, im not sure how to take tht lmfaooooooo x] amazing film

cant wait to see him as jack builder!!!! he's amazing!!

Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece

oh holy poo he is gloriously beautiful.

How could anyone ever say no to Eddie Redmayne!?!?

If only he knew, so so sad.

I hated the book with a passion (Hardy waffles about nothing for about 50 pages) but this I actually quite liked. The BBC do good adaptations of books and this is one of their finest.

Okay I know Hugh Skinner played Felix in this.....I want to see him play Angel if they ever did another version. I think he would be great 👍

I'm actually named after the book, my name is Tess

I would marry Eddie Redmayne in an instant.... he's the most beautiful man I've ever seen...

Я рада, что не встретила такого "героя". Если бы Тесс осталась жива, они никогда бы не были счастливы. Она бы постоянно жертвовала собой, а он бы принимал эти жертвы. В этом произведении настоящий мужчина- это Тесс.

naw, the cow's a professional actor. lol

Well, the ending is just sick-ly beautiful. Tess is imprison n angel is just jerk

i love this movie

Moye moye😢😢😢😢😅😅😅

Angel was a right bellend.

Where can I watch this??

Sorry, but where could I see the miniseries in Italy?

The Roman Polanski version is one of the most beautifully shot movies I’ve ever seen. Highly recommended

not as visually impressive or historically accurate as the 1979 movie, but this miniseries does a MUCH better job with the story and characters.

테스 역할은 나스타샤 킨스키가 적임 소설에서 묘사된 그 모습임

DRAMATIC STORYBUT NICE ONE

@sophieisabelleman *applauds enthusiastically*

It's okay, Eddie! I'll marry you instead!!!

Lol I'm super late here, but all these comments are about Eddie xD This is...a character we're supposed to be sympathizing with, right?

don't worry Eddie Redmayne, I'll be your wife.

Does anyone know the soundtrack of this film? its the very dramatic violin pieces. i can't seem to find it anywhere!

oh he's reading a horse!! if you know what i mean

Does anyone know where can I watch this serie?

Люди, этот фильм, есть с русским переводом?

MARRRYYYYY MEEEEEEEE 😆😆

@checkerboard12345 er did you read the book, or even watch it? lol then you'll know why. :) and p.s isnt eddie redmayne waay too young to play angel??

Pase las en Español xfa.

Who is the bad guys here?Angel or Alec?I would say Angel. He loves Tess for her purity not in her whole.When he learns about her tragic past he rejects her blaming her for her misfortunate.Alec wronged her but at least he shows remorse and is willing to take care vor her.What a shame that she killed him för that creep Angel. Why couldn't he just stay from her after all he had done to her?she would spent the rest of her life with Alec but at least she would be alive and rich

My name is angel Clare

did he just get rejected?

@manibade Technically its Jack Jackson but that me being picky I suppose? But looking forward to it very much!

where can i watch it ?

Whitney

@AnnaIsAnna93 lol i kno, i nearly laughed myself into a heart attack

@ashmerin mooo?!?! Tess u crazy heifer, cant believe u said no

I thought it was Tess of Somerville I feel stupid :(

I enjoyed this version very much but I think Eddie Redmayne was miscast, and the romance between Tess and Angel wasn't developed enough to make me feel like they were in love. Eddie's Angel comes off as being dim-witted in many scenes. As much as I feel and sympathize with Tess, I didn't see why she loved Angel so much in this version, or why she would take the action she did to get him back. I think Gemma Arterton had a better acting partner and better chemistry in Hans Matheson (Alec).

@winterbrezze you ruined it for me :(

That little hussy

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:-)

@sophieisabelleman i would

Okay but why nobody talks that Roman Polanski did like a thousand times better film than this

all I have to say is "guuurl, the hell is wrong with you?"

Terrible casting, Tess was beautiful according to Hardy.....

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