Film Movement Classics

Edward II

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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

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 - who uses his favor in bed to wield political influence - sending the gay pair from the throne to a terminal torture dungeon. This landmark of gay cinema features an incredible performance from Jarman muse and Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton (Michael Clayton) as Edward's spurned Queen Isabella and a rare film appearance by singer Annie Lennox.

directed by: Derek Jarman
starring: Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton, Jerome Flynn, Kevin Collins, Andrew Tiernan, Annie Lennox, Nigel Terry

1991 / 90 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Documentary Featurette: Derek's Edward
  • Booklet with a new essay by film critic Kyle Turner, an essay by Bruce LaBruce and a prologue by Tilda Swinton
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5625 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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A powerful and beautifully styled film

"Really glad to have this one. Edward II is visually beautiful, emotionally intense, and full of personality. I really liked how it takes a historical story and makes it feel urgent and alive in a very unique way. The performances and direction are both excellent, and the whole film leaves a strong impression. A great release for a very memorable film."

Thomas L. (4/5)

Bleak Historical Drama

"Spare, somber, and heavy on mood, with a raw and theatrical edge."

Chris T. (5/5)

Edward II

"Classic title from Jarman. Great set design"

Jon W. (5/5)

Love it

"Outstanding new slipcover edition of Derek Jarman’s incredible gay love story mixing old world monarchy and 80’s AIDS crisis. See if you can get by without shedding a tear when Annie Lennox appears and begins singing Cole Porter. Jarman deserves a 4K box set of his complete works."

Philip B. (5/5)

"Finally! Looks great thank!"

Lucas (5/5)

Another Masterpiece from Jarman

"Jarman takes a play about the murder of a king for loving a man and makes it timeless. Modern and classic at the same time. Who would have thought it would feel as fresh as it did back in the 90´s. The cast is great and Gaveston and Eddie 2 is great but Tilda Swinton simply steals every scene she´s in. The transfer is magnificent and the booklet a treat. Very Higly Recommended"

Hansi L. (5/5)

Great film. Nice to fill

"Great film. Nice to fill a Jarman gap."

Dave C. (4/5)

Tilda swinton ❤️

"Beautifully designed slipcover artwork ~ Great to see Tilda swinton in this gay labyrinth art movie ~"

Marcel W. (5/5)

Classic

"Great film that deserves its legendary statis. Powerful performances that are going to get a new audience due to this fantastic new Blu-ray."

Ron N. (5/5)

This is largely a repackage

"This is largely a repackage of Film Movement’s earlier, solid BD release. Thankfully they kept the booklet and the strong essays. The slip case is one of the least impressive ones they’ve commissioned / designed."

Nicolas K. (3/5)

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