Queer Edward II
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.
Top Cast
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Derek Jarman
Self (archive footage)
Tilda Swinton
Self (archive footage)
Nigel Terry
Self (archive footage)
Steven Waddington
Self (archive footage)
Andrew Tiernan
Self (archive footage)
Annie Lennox
Self (archive footage)
Peter Tatchell
Self (archive footage)
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)
Ian Francis
Self (archive footage)
Jody Graber
Self (archive footage)
Ian Wilson
Self (archive footage)
Keith Collins
Self (archive footage)
Morag Ross
Self (archive footage)
Simon Field
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Theo Rollason
- Original Score
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Original Title
- Queer Edward II
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- John Gore Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Theo Rollason
Simon Fisher-Turner
Seamus McGarvey
Nicole Halova, Theo Rollason
Ben Fowlie, Sebastien Rabas, Michael Sherman, Ahmad Ahmadzadeh, Joe Bini
Department Leadership Roster
Theo Rollason
Director
Ben Fowlie
Producer
Sebastien Rabas
Producer
Michael Sherman
Producer
Nicole Halova
Editor
Theo Rollason
Editor
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Simon Fisher-Turner
Original Music Composer
John Gore
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Queer Edward II.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queer Edward II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Queer Edward II about?
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.
Who directed Queer Edward II?
Queer Edward II was directed by Theo Rollason.
Who stars in Queer Edward II?
The principal cast of Queer Edward II includes Derek Jarman, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan.
When was Queer Edward II released and how long is it?
Queer Edward II was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Queer Edward II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Queer Edward II was composed by Simon Fisher-Turner.