The Last of England

★★★★★

1987 · 1 h 32 min

Directed by Derek Jarman · UK · British Cinema

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Cast

Tilda Swinton

Plot

A film essay on Britain under Thatcher.

Sinekatalog’s take

Derek Jarman's angry film essay uses grainy Super 8, ruined London and Tilda Swinton's wild bride to attack Thatcher's Britain. Raw, apocalyptic and poetic, it is a rough, harsh, unforgettable cry of protest.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

• Berlin International Film Festival 1988: Teddy Award

Ratings

IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (1,668 votes)
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