Edward II.
In “Edward II”, Jarman freely adapts the work of the same name of Christopher Marlowe, gay enfant terrible of Renaissance theatre; spiking it with topical political content. The plot unfolds in a minimalist setting of bare walls; focusing our attention on the excellent performances of the actors and avant-garde costumes. Young English king Edward II has Piers Gaveston as both his advisor and lover. This fact evokes the displeasure of Edward’s wife Isabelle (mesmeric Tilda Swinton), who manipulates the noble Mortimer to remove Edward from the throne. An unforgettable film.
Eduard II.
Edward II
Edward II
Tribute to Derek Jarman
Great Britain, 1991
English with Czech subtitles
90 min, 35mm
Writer: Derek Jarman, Christopher Marlowe
Director: Derek Jarman
Cast: Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, John Lynch
BRNO: 31. 10. // 18.00 // Scala
PRAHA: 8. 11. // 20.00 // Lucerna + final ceremony