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.

Queer Edward II (2026)

September 3, 2026 97 min

Documentary

Director: Theo Rollason

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

Cast

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)