Queer Edward II

Story

Synopsis

Spring 1991: As queer life is under attack in Britain, experimental artist Derek Jarman is turning Edward II into a radical protest film. Told through unseen behind-the-scenes footage, this is a story of the power and cost of queer visibility — then and now.

Director

Theo Rollason

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

3 September 2026

Ensemble

Cast

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  Derek Jarman

  Self (archive footage)

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  Tilda Swinton

  Self (archive footage)

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  Nigel Terry

  Self (archive footage)

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  Steven Waddington

  Self (archive footage)

• 

  Andrew Tiernan

  Self (archive footage)

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  Annie Lennox

  Self (archive footage)

• 

  Peter Tatchell

  Self (archive footage)

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  Sandy Powell

  Self (archive footage)

• Simon Fisher-Turner

  Self (archive footage)

• Sarah Swords

  Self (archive footage)

• Steve Clark-Hall

  Self (archive footage)

• Christopher Hobbs

  Self (archive footage)