Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Quentin Crisp
Narrator
LeadWhat People Are Saying
2.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Richard Kwietniowski's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Ballad of Reading Gaol is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
