Edward II
Edward II (1991) is a historical film, directed by Derek Jarman. It stars Steven Waddington and Andrew Tiernan. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.
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What Edward II Is About
Edward II premiered at the 1991 Venice Film Festival, where Tilda Swinton won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress as Queen Isabella; director Derek Jarman won the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the 1992 Berlin Film Festival. In adapting Marlowe's play, Jarman added modern queer activism and protest scenes alongside its explicit gay content, directly evoking the homophobic climate of 1980s Britain, including the Thatcher era, the AIDS crisis, and Section 28, the law banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools, connecting the 14th century king's story directly to the political struggle of Jarman's own time. Who it's for: anyone curious about a Venice award winning Marlowe adaptation that directly merges a 14th century king's story with 1980s queer activism against Section 28. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a faithful, period locked historical drama, since the film deliberately bridges eras.
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What is Edward II about?
Edward II premiered at the 1991 Venice Film Festival, where Tilda Swinton won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress as Queen Isabella; director Derek Jarman won the Teddy Award for Best Feature Film at the 1992 Berlin Film Festival. In adapting Marlowe's play, Jarman added modern queer activism and protest scenes alongside its explicit gay content, directly evoking the homophobic climate of 1980s Britain, including the Thatcher era, the AIDS crisis, and Section 28, the law banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools, connecting the 14th century king's story directly to the political struggle of Jarman's own time.
Where can I watch Edward II?
Edward II is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Metrograph, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Edward II?
Edward II runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).
When did Edward II come out?
Edward II was released in 1991.
Who directed Edward II?
Edward II was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in Edward II?
Edward II stars Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry.
What is Edward II's rating?
Edward II holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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