Two years before director Derek Jarman died of AIDS, he directed this extremely ambitious variation on Christopher Marlowe's 16th-century play. While Marlowe is the root of this film, Jarman has taken a great deal of leeway with the manner of presentation. The story revolves around King Edward's open homosexuality, which eventually led to his murder and succession. Instead of lush historical settings, the film uses bare walls and dirt floors and puts the cast into smart suits. This "staginess" works to the advantage of ...
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Two years before director Derek Jarman died of AIDS, he directed this extremely ambitious variation on Christopher Marlowe's 16th-century play. While Marlowe is the root of this film, Jarman has taken a great deal of leeway with the manner of presentation. The story revolves around King Edward's open homosexuality, which eventually led to his murder and succession. Instead of lush historical settings, the film uses bare walls and dirt floors and puts the cast into smart suits. This "staginess" works to the advantage of Jarman's design, and he takes every opportunity to anachronize. (For example, Annie Lennox shows up to provide a lovely rendition of Cole Porter's "Every Time We Say Goodbye".) A striking film, and a high point of Jarman's career. John Voorhees, Rovi
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Kim Dare, Barry John Clarke, Andrew Charleson, Nigel Charnock, Nigel Terry, Tilda Swinton, Annie Lennox, John Lynch, Andrew... Very good. 2008 Run time: 87. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Edward II to cart. $7.49, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Image Entertainment.
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Kim Dare, Barry John Clarke, Andrew Charleson, Nigel Charnock, Nigel Terry, Tilda Swinton, Annie Lennox, John Lynch, Andrew... Very good. 2008 Run time: 87. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Nigel Terry, Andrew Tiernan, Jerome Flynn, Kevin Collins, Annie Lennox, Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton. Very good. 1991 Run time: 90. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Steven Waddington; Andrew Tiernan; Tilda Swinton; Nigel Terry; Kevin Collins. New. Run time: 90 mins. Language: English. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
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Tilda Swinton; Steven Waddington; Annie Lennox; Kevin Collins; Jerome Flynn; Andrew Tiernan; Nigel Terry. New. 1991 Run time: 90. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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