
Edward II
“Edward II,” directed by Derek Jarman, is a modern adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s play, focusing on the tumultuous reign of the titular king and his controversial relationship with Piers Gaveston. The film explores themes of power, passion, and political intrigue, set against a backdrop of stark, stylized visuals and contemporary elements.
Views: 89
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Director: Derek Jarman
Actors: Andrew Tiernan, Annie Lennox, Dudley Sutton, Jerome Flynn, Jody Graber, John Lynch, Kevin Collins, Nigel Terry, Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton
Country: Japan, United Kingdom
Company: BBC Film, BBC Films, British Screen Productions, Working Title Films
Awards: 5 wins & 1 nomination
Budget: 750,000
Worldwide Gross: $706,430
Duration:
1h 27minRelease: 1991
Release Date: 1991-10-18
IMDb: 6.8
TMDB: 6.2
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
FilmAffinity: 6.0