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1 online resource (streaming video file) (90 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
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Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
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Andrew Tiernan, Jerome Flynn, John Lynch, Kevin Collins, Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton |
| Event |
Originally produced by Film Movement in 1991. |
| Summary |
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 as Edward's spurned Queen Isabella and a rare film appearance by singer Annie Lennox. Winner of the FIPRESCI, Teddy and Best Picture Award at the **Berlin International Film Festival.** Winner of the the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the **Venice International Film Festival.** Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**. *"...in its scrupulous austerity and sensitivity to its materials, one of the most exquisite movies ever made." - Dave Kehr, **Chicago Tribune*** |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Motion pictures, Great Britain.
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Historical drama.
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Independent films.
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Drama.
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Motion pictures.
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Romance.
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Queer cinema.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Jarman, Derek, film director.
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Tiernan, Andrew, actor.
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Flynn, Jerome, actor.
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Lynch, John, actor.
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Collins, Kevin, actor.
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Waddington, Steven, actor.
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Swinton, Tilda, actor.
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Film Movement (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
6330752 Kanopy |
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