Edward II (film)
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Edward II is a 1991 British romantic historical drama film directed by Derek Jarman and starring Steven Waddington, Tilda Swinton and Andrew Tiernan. It is based on the play of the same name by Christopher Marlowe. The plot revolves around Edward II of England's infatuation with Piers Gaveston, which proves to be the downfall of both of them, thanks to the machinations of Roger Mortimer.
Theatrical release poster
Derek Jarman
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Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman was an English artist, film maker, costume designer, stage designer, writer, poet, gardener, and gay rights activist.
Jarman during the 1991 Venice Film Festival
Jarman's headstone in the graveyard of St Clement's Church, Old Romney
Derek Jarman's garden, Prospect Cottage, Dungeness, in May 2007