Derek (2008)

02/19/2008 (GB) • Documentary • 1h 16m

Overview

Derek, in chronological order, records the work and life that stands at the foot of Derek Jarman's humour and spirit of being an artist. The filmmaker and actress, Isaac Julien and Tilda Swinton respectively, have produced and narrated a film on his life whereby the use of language is perpetuated to give some type of palpable meaning to British audiences alone, and to their own personal relationship with him.

Derek (2008)

02/19/2008 (GB) • 1h 16m

Documentary

Overview

Derek, in chronological order, records the work and life that stands at the foot of Derek Jarman's humour and spirit of being an artist. The filmmaker and actress, Isaac Julien and Tilda Swinton respectively, have produced and narrated a film on his life whereby the use of language is perpetuated to give some type of palpable meaning to British audiences alone, and to their own personal relationship with him.

Top Billed Cast

Tilda Swinton

Narrator (voice)

Derek Jarman

Self (archive footage)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

filmmaking

lgbt

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