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Edward II (1991) (DVD) (*)

$27.99

Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
German ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Germany ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
90 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1991 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Derek Jarman

Written By:
Ken Butler
Steve Clark-Hall

Actors:
Steven Waddington ..... Edward II
Kevin Collins ..... Lightborn, the Jailor
Andrew Tiernan ..... Piers Gaveston
John Lynch ..... Spencer
Dudley Sutton ..... Bishop of Winchester
Tilda Swinton ..... Isabella
Jerome Flynn ..... Kent
Jody Graber ..... Prince Edward
Jill Balcon ..... Chorus of Nobility
Nigel Terry ..... Mortimer
Barbara New ..... Chorus of Nobility
Andrea Miller ..... Chorus of Nobility
Brian Mitchell ..... Chorus of Nobility
David Glover ..... Chorus of Nobility
John Quentin ..... Chorus of Nobility

Synopsis:

Two years before director Derek Jarman died of AIDS, he directed this extremely ambitious variation on Christopher Marlowe's 16th-century play. While Marlowe is the root of this film, Jarman has taken a great deal of leeway with the manner of presentation. The story revolves around King Edward's open homosexuality, which eventually led to his murder and succession. Instead of lush historical settings, the film uses bare walls and dirt floors and puts the cast into smart suits. This 'staginess' works to the advantage of Jarman's design, and he takes every opportunity to anachronize. (For example, Annie Lennox shows up to provide a lovely rendition of Cole Porter's 'Every Time We Say Goodbye'.) A striking film, and a high point of Jarman's career.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 07 August, 2023.