1991
Edward II
Edward II makes a brilliant hodge-podge of
history by vaulting a sixteenth century play about a fourteenth century
English king onto a dark, abstract twentieth century stage. Iconoclastic,
yes; anachronistic, yes; imbecilic, no. While on the page Marlowe's poetry
speaks for itself, in Derek Jarman's hands it provides a counterpoint
to the film's daring, elegant, eloquent visuals. King Edward and his lover,
Piers Gaveston, are attacked by the raving heteronormative toffs for their
homosexuality and Gaveston's less-than-aristocratic background. Great
moments include a cameo by Annie Lennox and a bull's-eye by Tilda Swinton.
Stills
Products
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 DVD, Unknown release, Italy |
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DVD, Unknown release, Italy
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Edward II Soundtrack CD, Music by Simon Fisher Turner |
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 Italian poster |
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Belgian 13 inch x 20 |
 UK Poster |
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