Edward II

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• Directed by Derek Jarman
• Release dates : 1991

After the passing of his father, Edward II ascended to the throne and immediately recalled his close companion and lover, Piers Gaveston, the 1st Earl of Cornwall, from exile abroad. Upon Gaveston's return to England, Edward bestowed upon him lavish gifts, noble titles, and unwavering affection. Their passionate relationship became a subject of widespread gossip and ridicule across the kingdom. Gaveston, seeking retribution, targeted the Bishop of Winchester, who had previously subjected him to torture and orchestrated his exile during the prior reign. Opposition to Gaveston's return was swift and widespread. Edward's brother, the Earl of Kent, was among the first to voice dissent, joined by influential figures such as the Bishop of Winchester and Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, who commanded the kingdom's military forces. Despite mounting resistance from powerful factions within his court, Edward staunchly defended Gaveston, shielding him from political adversaries and ensuring his protection. This unwavering loyalty to Gaveston underscored Edward's determination to prioritize personal bonds over political pressures, a decision that would have significant implications for his reign.

Starring

• Steven Waddington
• Andrew Tiernan
• Tilda Swinton
• Nigel Terry
• Kevin Collins
• Jerome Flynn
• John Lynch
• Dudley Sutton

Countries

• United Kingdom