Edward II
Streaming video - 1991
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 as Edward's spurned Queen Isabella and a rare film appearance by singer Annie Lennox. Winner of the FIPRESCI, Teddy and Best Picture Award at the **Berlin International Film Festival.** Winner of the the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the ...**Venice International Film Festival.** Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**. *"...in its scrupulous austerity and sensitivity to its materials, one of the most exquisite movies ever made." - Dave Kehr, **Chicago Tribune***
- Subjects
- Genres
- Feature films
- Published
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
Film Movement
1991.
2019. - Language
- English
- Other Authors
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- Online Access
- A Kanopy streaming video
Cover Image - Item Description
- Title from title frames.
Film
In Process Record. - Physical Description
- 1 online resource (streaming video file) (90 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
- Format
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Access
- AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).