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Format: VHS
Dec 1992
Rated R
Recording Mode: Dolby Surround
Sound: Stereo, Surround, HiFi
91 min.
UPC: 794043408533 |
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Movie Description
In EDWARD II, director Derek Jarman revisits Christopher Marlowe's play of bloodletting and royal intrigue, bringing the homosexual theme to the forefront. Steven Waddington stars as Prince Edward II, who upsets England's noblemen by sharing his throne with his commoner lover, Gaveston (Andrew Tiernan). Tilda Swinton costars as Edward's scorned wife, Queen Isabella, whose seething jealousy and hatred lead her into the arms of Mortimer (Nigel Terry), a power-hungry nobleman who seeks to topple Edward's reign. Jarman focuses on the passionate romance between Edward and Gaveston in this tragic tale of desire and persecution. Jarman's sparsely designed film combines period and modern costumes to evoke a timeless quality--Isabella is dressed like a 20th-century upper-crust socialite, while Edward and Gaveston wear simple period attire. A series of mazelike stone corridors and open rooms theatrically convey the castle where the royals fight for the throne. Jarman cuts between the Edwardian castle and more modern images of gay-rights marches, creating a subversive commentary on the ever-present struggle for acceptance and equality. The film also features vocalist Annie Lennox singing Cole Porter's "Every Time We Say Goodbye."
Synopsis
Derek Jarman's reworking of the Christopher Marlowe play mixes 20th-century and period costumes and ideals, creating a darkly fascinating look at ambition, pleasure, and homophobia.
Film Notes
Additional cast: Barbara New, Andrea Miller, Brian Mitchell, David Glover and Andrew Charleson (Chorus of Nobility); Allan Corduner (Poet); Lloyd Newson and Nigel Charnock (Dancers); Andy Jeffrey (Sailor); Barry John Clarke (Man with snake); John Henry Duncan and Thomas Duncan (Altar Boys); Giles De Montigny, Jonathan Stables and Robb Dennis (Soldiers on Guard); David Oliver, Chris McHallem, Chris Adamson and Danny Earl (Thugs); Kim Dare and Kristina Overton (Wild Girls); Trevor Skingle (Gym Instructor); Kate Temple (Seamstress); Andrew Lee Bolton (Masseur); Liz Ranken, Renee Eyre and Sharon Munro (Sexy Girls); Daniel Bevan, Ian Francis and James Norton (Youths); Jocelyn Pook, Abigail Brown, Sonia Slany and Dinah Beamish (Elektra Quartet).
The Voyager laserdisc #CC1341 features a documentary by Sarah Swords about Derek Jarman and the making of the film, including interviews with cast and crew.
Industry Reviews
"...[Terry and Swinton] swish through the action chewing every precious syllable..."
Film Comment - Harlan Kennedy (11/01/1991)
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