Queer Edward II

Queer Edward II
Queer Edward II
Directed by	Theo Rollason
Produced by	Ben Fowlie; Sebastien Rabas; Michael Sherman;
Cinematography	Seamus McGarvey
Edited by	Theo Rollason; Nicole Hálová;
Music by	Simon Fisher Turner
Production; companies	Lightborn Films; March 13th; John Gore Studios;
Release date	4 September 2026 (Venice);
Running time	97 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Queer Edward II is an 2026 British documentary film directed by Theo Rollason. It follows Derek Jarman during the production of Edward II (1991).

The film had its world premiere out of competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 4 September 2026, and won the Queer Lion.

Premise

Follows Derek Jarman during the production of Edward II (1991).

Production

The film uses over 30 hours of footage shot by Seamus McGarvey during the production of Edward II, with McGarvey being delighted the footage was being turned into a film. Sandy Powell, Tilda Swinton, Christine Vachon and Russell Tovey are among the executive producers.

Release

The film had its world premiere out of competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 4 September 2026, where it won the Queer Lion. It was also screened at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival on 11 October 2026.

References

↑ "Queer Edward II". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved September 4, 2026.
↑ Ntim, Zac (September 4, 2026). "Theo Rollason On How He Discovered 30 Hours Of Behind-The-Scenes Derek Jarman Footage To Create 'Queer Edward II' — Venice". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
↑ Szalai, Georg (September 3, 2026). "'Queer Edward II' Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Derek Jarman's Film Shoot and a Political Backlash (Exclusive Venice Clip)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
↑ Dalton, Ben (September 4, 2026). "'Queer Edward II' team on Derek Jarman's inclusive sets and why "we can't protest enough"". Screen International. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
↑ Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (July 28, 2026). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime,' Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine,' Oasis Reunion Doc and More". Variety. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
↑ Davide Abbatescianni, "Venice announces the winners of its parallel awards". Cineuropa, September 12, 2026.
↑ "Queer Edward II". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved September 5, 2026.
↑ Ritman, Alex (September 2, 2026). "'Wildwood' and 'Ray Gunn' to World Premiere at London Film Festival as 'Ink,' 'Club Kid,' 'Bunker,' 'La Bola Negra,' 'Wild Horse Nine' and More Join Lineup". Variety. Retrieved September 5, 2026.

External links

Queer Edward II at IMDb

[1] "Queer Edward II". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved September 4, 2026.

[2] Ntim, Zac (September 4, 2026). "Theo Rollason On How He Discovered 30 Hours Of Behind-The-Scenes Derek Jarman Footage To Create 'Queer Edward II' — Venice". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2026.

[3] Szalai, Georg (September 3, 2026). "'Queer Edward II' Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Derek Jarman's Film Shoot and a Political Backlash (Exclusive Venice Clip)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 5, 2026.

[4] Dalton, Ben (September 4, 2026). "'Queer Edward II' team on Derek Jarman's inclusive sets and why "we can't protest enough"". Screen International. Retrieved September 5, 2026.

[5] Vivarelli, Nick; Shafer, Ellise (July 28, 2026). "Venice Film Festival Lineup: Robert Pattinson's 'Primetime,' Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine,' Oasis Reunion Doc and More". Variety. Retrieved September 5, 2026.

[6] Davide Abbatescianni, "Venice announces the winners of its parallel awards". Cineuropa, September 12, 2026.

[7] "Queer Edward II". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved September 5, 2026.

[8] Ritman, Alex (September 2, 2026). "'Wildwood' and 'Ray Gunn' to World Premiere at London Film Festival as 'Ink,' 'Club Kid,' 'Bunker,' 'La Bola Negra,' 'Wild Horse Nine' and More Join Lineup". Variety. Retrieved September 5, 2026.