Dorset's picturesque countryside and peaceful villages are the star of a new film starring bond girl Gemma Arterton.

Tamara Drewe, in cinemas from 10 September, is an adapted screen play of a graphic novel. The film also serves as a modern take on Thomas Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd.

Director Stephen Frears (The Queen) brings to life Posy Simmonds' comic strip serialised in The Guardian from 2005-2007, starring Gemma Arterton (St Trinians, Quantum of Solace) as glamorous newspaper columnist Tamara Drewe.

Tamara has transformed herself. A new nose, wardrobe and a glamorous job gives her confidence and a thrilling power to attract. Having left her childhood home and village as an awkward teenager, she returns as a smouldering femme fatale kicking up a storm of envy, lust and gossip wherever she goes. Love, passion and rock 'n' roll. Life in the country has never been so far from dull!

The historic market town of Sherborne and the tranquil villages of Yetminster, Salwayash and Holywell all make appearances in Tamara Drewe.

Win an exclusive private screening of Tamara Drewe

We've teamed up with Momentum Pictures to give you the chance to win an exclusive private screening of Tamara Drewe plus a copy of the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds.

For your chance to win fill in the online entry form (opens in a new window) or send your name and address on a postcard marked Tamara Drewe competition to Tourism Team, West Dorset District Council, 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester DT1 1UZ.

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Gala evening

There will be a special Gala screening with director Stephen Frears and writer Posy Simmonds on Friday 17 September at the Electric Palace in Bridport.

Tickets cost £30 and are available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre.

As Tamara Drewe was filmed in the nearby locations of Salwayash, Dorchester, Beaminster and Yeovil, the Gala screening at the Electric Palace will make the evening even more special with the director, writer and cast together returning to Dorset for a final time.