Edward II (1991) - June 12, 2018

[Akijama]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5HMXRW...n%3A2650305011

Product Description
**RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON BLU RAY IN NORTH AMERICA**

In this new 2K 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.

Bonus Features include:

- Documentary featurette Derek s Edward
- Queenie Queens on Top - a new essay by filmmaker Bruce LaBruce, with a prologue by star Tilda Swinton

Review
WINNER - FIPRESCI Prize - Berlin Int'l. Film Festival
WINNER - Teddy, Best Feature Film - Berlin Int'l. Film Festival
WINNER - Golden Hitchcock - Dinard British Film Festival
WINNER - Volpi Cup, Best Actress - Venice Film Festival
NOMINATED - Golden Lion - Venice Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Sundance Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION - Toronto Int'l. Film Festival ---

A mesmerizing film... --Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Vivid and meaningful... - Dave Kehr, The Chicago Tribune

Stylish and unconventional... --Jamie Bernard, NY Post