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Derek Jarman's adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's
"Edward II," is a tragic love story about an English king and his male lover.
SEX/NUDITY 9 - One person is nude but is shown squatting on a chair so that
only knees and elbows are visible. Another man is beaten while nude. Men having sex
together are nude, but are only shown from the waist up. Mostly implied sex and under
covers. Homosexuality is a major theme and men are shown kissing and fondling. S&M
heterosexual sex is also displayed.
VIOLENCE/GORE 7 - Several beatings with blood. A few stabbings. One
character has a nightmare in which a hot poker is rammed up his posterior.
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PROFANITY 2 - None spoken. Activists hold signs with a few four-letter words
on them. [profanity glossary]
DISCUSSION TOPICS - Homosexuality, S&M sex, murder, revenge and lust.
MESSAGE - Homosexuality is not a sin but normal for some people.
