Orlando
– In 1600, nobleman Orlando inherits his parents' house, thanks to Queen Elizabeth I, who commands the..
In 1600, nobleman Orlando inherits his parents' house, thanks to Queen Elizabeth I, who commands the young man to never change. After a disastrous affair with Russian princess Sasha, Orlando looks for solace in the arts before being appointed ambassador to Constantinople in 1700, where war is raging. One morning, Orlando is shocked to wake up as a woman and returns home, struggling as a female to retain her property as the centuries roll by.
09 Jun 1993
English, French
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Sally Potter
Sally Potter, Virginia Woolf (novel)
Tilda Swinton, Quentin Crisp, Jimmy Somerville, John Bott
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.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 8 nominations.
$57,305
Sony Pictures Classics