Edward II

Directed by Derek Jarman
Film Movement Classics
1991
90 Minutes
United Kingdom
English
Romance, Drama, Classics
R
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In this new restoration of the iconic New Queer Cinema classic, Derek Jarman offers a postmodern take on Christopher Marlowe’s Elizabethan drama. Pleasure-seeking King Edward II sets the stage for a palace revolt by taking as a lover the ambitious Piers Gaveston - who uses his favor in bed to wield political influence - sending the gay pair from the throne to a terminal torture dungeon. This landmark of gay cinema features an incredible performance from Jarman muse and Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton) as Edward's spurned Queen Isabella and a rare film appearance by singer Annie Lennox.

Director & Cast

  • Director: Derek Jarman
  • Starring: Steven Waddington
  • Starring: Tilda Swinton
  • Starring: Jerome Flynn
  • Starring: Kevin Collins
  • Starring: Andrew Tiernan
  • Starring: Annie Lennox
  • Starring: Nigel Terry

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Reviews

  • "A mesmerizing film...."
    Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
  • "Vivid and meaningful...."
    Dave Kehr, Chicago Tribune
  • "Stylish and unconventional...."
    Jamie Bernard, New York Post
Winner
FIPRESCI Prize
Berlin Int'l. Film Festival
Winner
Teddy, Best Feature Film
Berlin Int'l. Film Festival
Winner
Golden Hitchcock
Dinard British Film Festival
Winner
Volpi Cup, Best Actress
Venice Film Festival
Nominated
Golden Lion
Venice Film Festival
Official Selection
Sundance Film Festival
Official Selection
Toronto Int'l. Film Festival