Orlando (1992)

7.1PG-1394 minDirector: Sally Potter

1992 film by Sally Potter

Orlando is a 1992 fantasy drama film loosely based on Virginia Woolf's 1928 novel Orlando: A Biography, starring Tilda Swinton as Orlando, Billy Zane as Shelmerdine, and Quentin Crisp as Queen Elizabeth I. It was written and directed by Sally Potter, who also co-wrote the score with David Motion. The film is an international co-production of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Russia.

Critics praised the film and particularly applauded its visual treatment of the settings of Woolf's novel. The film premiered in competition at the 49th Venice International Film Festival, and was re-released in select US cinemas on 23 July 2010.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Orlando about?
Orlando (1992) — Young nobleman Orlando is commanded by Queen Elizabeth I to stay forever young. Miraculously, he does just that. The film follows him as he moves through several centuries of British history, experiencing a variety of lives and relationships along the way, and even changing sex.
Is Orlando based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Orlando scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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