Richard Kwietniowski
Director
The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1988)
Oscar Wilde’s famous and eloquent defence of love – made while he was being cross-examined at the trial that led to his incarceration and death – is strikingly illustrated, word by word, with Mapplethorpe-like imagery.
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Production Companies: Arts Council of Great Britain
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Nov. 8, 1988
Status: Released
Budget: $500,000
Certification: NR / 15+