The Unseen Side of Creative Genius: A Glimpse into Derek Jarman's World The recent Venice film festival screening of "Queer Edward II" has brought to light a fascinating aspect of British art history.
The making of footage for Derek Jarman's 1991 film, "Edward II," offers an unvarnished look at the creative process during a tumultuous period in Jarman's life.
Living with HIV, Jarman had already been managing his condition with medication for five years when he began working on "Edward II.