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Edward II Movie

The newly restored Edward II movie is based on the classic Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe, but it has modern settings and style.

I remember reading Marlowe in school, and having a hard time following the language of that era. It would have been great, if I had seen this movie in addition to reading the play. The modern retelling of this story brings it to life, while retaining the integrity of the original.

The film has been honored at numerous film festivals in Europe, Canada and the US and is now available for home viewing. I don’t always agree with movie ratings, but think the R for this movie is accurate. The movie is best for adults and teens, especially those of us who like Marlowe and Shakespeare.

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Edward II
Film Movement Classics
Rated R
Release date 6/12/18

Movie Synopsis

In this new restoration of the iconic New Queer Cinema classic, Derek Jarman offers a postmodern take on Christopher Marlowe’s Elizabethan drama.
Pleasure-seeking King Edward II sets the stage for a palace revolt by taking as a lover the ambitious Piers Gaveston. He uses his favor in bed to wield political influence and this sends the gay pair from the throne to a terminal torture dungeon.

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  2. John Smith says

    I’ve seen all of Derek Jarman’s films! Tilda Swinton was, like, his muse!

  6. June S. says

    Wow! A very new and modern day twist and in depth look at life as Edward II. I too as well always had a hard time trying to really figure out what the characters in these books and movies were talking about because of their crazy lingo. (crazy to me anyway) I know I would enjoy watching this movie with my two brother’s. I know my hubby and his way a thought, he would not care for it really.

  8. Jackie says

    I’m not familiar with this story, but I do agree that seeing a modern day movie can help understand some of the classics we read in high school.

  12. David Hollingsworth says

    I would definitely love to see this. I love Derek Jarman and his unique, colorful filmmaking

  13. Arielle says

    I really like this play. I saw Ian McKellen in the titular role on DVD a while back and I’d like to see what this production does with it.