The Draughtsman's Contract w/ Wine Tasting
Sat, Jun 24
|Epsilon Spires
Peter Greenaway’s 1982 arthouse breakthrough, newly restored in 4k. A puzzling mystery unravels when a 17th-century aristocrat commissions a young artist to sketch her husband’s idyllic property while he is away- in exchange for a fee, room and board, and one sexual favor for each of the drawings.
Time & Location
Jun 24, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA
About the event
THE DRAUGHTSMAN"S CONTRACT (Dir. Peter Greenaway, 1982, 108 mins). An aristocratic wife (Janet Suzman) commissions a young, cocksure draughtsman (Anthony Higgins) to sketch her husband’s property while he's away—in exchange for a fee, room and board, and one sexual favor for each of the twelve drawings. As the draughtsman becomes more entrenched in the devious schemings in this seemingly idyllic country home, curious details emerge in his drawings that may reveal a murder. Adorned with intricate wordplay, extravagant costumes, opulent photography by cinematographer Curtis Clark, DRAUGHTMAN’S CONTRACT features a boisterous, period-inflected score by composer Michael Nyman, who went on to provide soundtracks for many of Greenaway’s films. The debut feature of British iconoclast Greenaway catapulted him to the forefront of international arthouse cinema. THE DRAUGHTSMAN’S CONTRACT was an enormously successful worldwide hit, launching Greenaway’s prolific career, including A ZED & TWO NOUGHTS; DROWNING BY NUMBERS; THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS…
Tickets
WINE TASTING & FILM
Admission for one to THE DRAFTSMAN"S CONTRACT and Wine Tasting experience showcasing innovative and distinctive, "non-conforming" Italian wines curated by Sommelier Rob Forman. Cheese, fruits and other light food pairings are included.
$25.00
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TICKETS: Film & Popcorn Admission for one to THE CONFORMIST (Film & Free Popcorn Included). Please choose your seating with respect for others and let us know if you require special arrangements. $2 from every ticket goes directly towards the historic preservation of the venue. Thank you for your support! Enjoy the program!
$12.00
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General Admission Tickets for this event (film and free popcorn included) are $12. Thanks to a generous grant from the Ben and Jerry’s Foundation, subsidized sliding-scale tickets are available for those who self-identify as experiencing financial hardship. In order to make this program accessible for all, we are offering tickets by sliding scale. Taking equity and inclusion into account, please pay what you can to help support the artists and venue.
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I would like to add a donation to my ticket to express my support and appreciation of the adventurous and intellectually-engaging programs at Epsilon Spires. Thank you & keep up the good work! (Ticket includes wine tasting experience curated by Sommelier Rob Forman. Cheese, fruits and other light food pairings are provided.
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