Edward II [dvd] / directed by Derek Jarman.
Publication details: [s.l.] : Universal Studios, 2010. Edition: Remastered editionDescription: 1 DVD (87 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inSubject(s): Edward II, King of England, 1284-1327 -- DramaLOC classification: Media cabinet : EDWAProduction credits: Credits: screenplay by Derek Jarman, Stephen McBride & Ken Butler ; based on the play by Christopher Marlowe ; directed by Derek Jarman.Starring Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton & Nigel Terry.Summary: "Christopher Marlowe's 16th century play is radically adapted by Derek Jarman in one of his most powerful films. Using anachronistic imagery - modern dress, gay activists, battling riot police and Annie Lennox singing Cole Porter - the story of Britain's only openly gay monarch and the persecution he suffered is given a contemporary resonance by Jarman, paralleling the injustice with prevailing modern-day homophobia."--Container.| Item type | Current library | Class number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item reservations |
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Fischer Hall Library DVD | DVD: EDWA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | V000313 |
Optional English subtitles for the hard of hearing.
Credits: screenplay by Derek Jarman, Stephen McBride & Ken Butler ; based on the play by Christopher Marlowe ; directed by Derek Jarman.
Starring Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton & Nigel Terry.
"Christopher Marlowe's 16th century play is radically adapted by Derek Jarman in one of his most powerful films. Using anachronistic imagery - modern dress, gay activists, battling riot police and Annie Lennox singing Cole Porter - the story of Britain's only openly gay monarch and the persecution he suffered is given a contemporary resonance by Jarman, paralleling the injustice with prevailing modern-day homophobia."--Container.
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