Edward II (1991)
Directed by Derek Jarman · Cinematography by Ian Wilson
R87 min63 frames
HistoryRomanceDrama
A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love
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What is Edward II about?
England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…
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.
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What does the cinematography of Edward II look like?
Sampled across 62 frames, the coverage of Edward II leans on medium shots (50% of the sample) and wide compositions (19%). Cinematographer Ian Wilson keeps 77% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 68% of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 63% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.
What is the color palette of Edward II?
The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Edward II (1991) are #2f2c2b, #141312, #54514c, #d5d2cf, #45392e, #251911 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.
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