The Emperor’s New Clothes
6.8 1h 47min
The Emperor’s New Clothes
Napoleon, exiled, devises a plan to retake the throne. He’ll swap places with commoner Eugene Lenormand, sneak into Paris, then Lenormand will reveal himself and Napoleon will regain his throne….
The Emperor’s New Clothes
6.8 1h 47min
The Emperor’s New Clothes
In this historical comedy-drama, Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Ian Holm, escapes from exile and attempts to reclaim his throne by swapping places with a lookalike. However, the plan goes awry,…
Edward II
6.8 1h 27min
Edward II
Directed by Derek Jarman, this film is a bold adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s play, blending historical drama with modern sensibilities. It stars Steven Waddington as the titular king and Tilda…
War Requiem
6.6 1h 32min
War Requiem
Derek Jarman’s 1989 film is a visually striking interpretation of Benjamin Britten’s choral masterpiece, blending the haunting poetry of Wilfred Owen with powerful imagery to explore the horrors of war….
The Last of England
6.5 1h 32min
The Last of England
This avant-garde film, directed by Derek Jarman, presents a dystopian vision of England through a series of vivid and disjointed images. It explores themes of decay and cultural disintegration, using…
The Merry Wives of Windsor
6.8 2h 50min
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Sir John Falstaff, seeking some amusement, pens two letters addressed to two married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. Upon discovering the identical letters, the women conspire to play a…
Excalibur
7.3 2h 20min
Excalibur
Set against the backdrop of medieval England, this film brings to life the legendary tale of King Arthur, the mystical sword, and the quest for the Holy Grail. Directed by…
The Lion in Winter
7.9 2h 14min
The Lion in Winter
Set during Christmas 1183, this historical drama delves into the intense political and familial dynamics of King Henry II of England, his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their three…