Orlando is a visually beautiful, unusual & provocative film which follows the unique life of Orlando (Tilda Swinton), a poet-philosopher & minor member the European Court- from the 1600's through 20th Century. Living over 400 years s-he explores issues of love, purpose & identity- at times as a woman, at times as a man. This feminist view of history offers food for thought in subtle and inspiring ways: non-conformity, the search for truth, justice, identity & freedom. (1992, 93 min.)
Directed by.by Sally Potter. Based on the novel by Virginia Wolf.