Movie

The Queen's Monastery

Inspired by Leos Janacek's Sinfonietta, The Queen's Monastery is about a woman whose lover, a former acrobat, has returned to her from war a changed man. Using a highly individual watercolour technique the narrative explores themes of love, escapist fantasy, obsession and guilt.

Director

Emma Calder

Status

Released

Release date

01/10/1998

Original language

English