Question 1

Which political activist group participated in the riot scene?

Accepted Answer

About 90 members of OutRage, a British gay political action group, took part in the riot scene.

Question 2

How does the film's ending differ from Marlowe's play?

Accepted Answer

In the film, Prince Edward dances on a cage with Isabella and Mortimer inside; in the play, Edward III has Mortimer executed immediately, while historically he waited four years.

Question 3

What was the budget of Edward II, and how does it compare to Derek Jarman's other films?

Accepted Answer

The budget was £750,000, making it the most expensive of Derek Jarman's movies.

Question 4

Which festivals featured Edward II in 1991?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 1991.

Question 5

What poem does Allan Corduner's character read in front of the King?

Accepted Answer

He reads from Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy.

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