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.

• Release Date: 1988-11-08
• Runtime: 0h 42min
• Production Company: Arts Council of Great Britain
• Production Country: United Kingdom
• Director: Richard Kwietniowski