Edward II

This film (drama)Also known asEdward II，is aUnited KingdomProducerwomen sex，At1991Released in year 。The dialogue language isEnglish, Italian，Current Douban rating7.5(For reference only)。

The film is adapted from the play of the same name by the famous British playwright Christopher Marlowe. In 16th century England, the king neglects his queen and openly engages in shocking romantic acts with his same-sex lover, leading to the collapse of the kingdom's rule and its impending disintegration. The foresighted queen ultimately resorts to ruthless tactics to prevent this disaster. Describing the film as "highly conceptual" still doesn't accurately convey its complexity. Jarman rewrites the 16th century Christopher Marlowe's play through a lens of modern gender politics. The story revolves around King Edward's open homosexual behavior and does not take place in a lavish historical setting; the film's scenes feature bare walls and dirty floors, while the actors wear fashionable attire. Jarman also fully explores all the homosexual subtext in Marlowe's original work and emphasizes it as a focal point. He uses the original dialogue but intertwines this dramatic tale with contemporary suppressions of homosexuality and the struggles of gay individuals. The film lacks a specific time period, with situations from various eras intermingled throughout.