Edward II

Edward II

By Derek Jarman

  • Genre: Classics
  • Release Date: 1992-03-20
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 30min
  • Director: Derek Jarman
  • Production Company: Florianfilm
  • Production Country: Germany
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
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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.

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