Derek

2008

1h 16m

Documentary

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88%

8 Reviews

Tomatometer

67%

250+ Ratings

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Filmmaker Isaac Julien looks back on the life and work of filmmaker and artist Derek Jarman. Julien examines the work of Jarman, showing how his films such as "Jubilee" and his radical adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" continue to influence and resonate with future generations. Both archival and newly recorded interviews are used to shine a light on the professional and private life of Jarman, who died in 1994 from AIDS-related complications.

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Melissa Anderson

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Michael Esposito

Chicago Tribune

They're interesting tales lovingly rendered.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 18, 2008

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Stephen Holden

New York Times

This fragmentary portrait of the British filmmaker, painter, set designer and writer Derek Jarman, is a cinematic scrapbook of the life and times of an iconoclast, aesthete and provocateur.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 13, 2008

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Brilliantly serves as a touristy tour into the gay and avant-garde world of Brit cinema.

Rated: B+

Jan 27, 2014

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Strikes a moody and atmospheric tone that's perfectly suited to Swinton's somnolent voiceover. And a wealth of imagery makes it worth seeking out

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 14, 2010

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James Wegg

JWR

This homage to one of the world's most creative, impassioned artists paints a fascinating portrait of Derek Jarman's life through the filmmaker's most extensive on-camera interview and a letter of retrospection written and read by long-time collaborator a

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 22, 2009

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guy h

I'm watching for the third time. One of my favorite shows ever. There is one commandment, "Be kind!" That is it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Good tribute, I'm sure, but a bit slow and artsy for anyone unfamiliar with the subject.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

a stunning portrait and tribute to one of my favourite people in the world. well done tilda and isaac!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

If you're an artist, musician, et al, see this. Changed my life. No joke. :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Very interesting person. I had no idea about this guy, Just grabbed the movie at the library and was into it. Very interesting life. Just amazing tales to tell and what he went and lived through and his art and work. I had no idea.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

Om du er interesert Ã¥ vite litt mere om britisk underground filmskaper and all time wonderboy Derek Jarman, er dette filmen for deg,om ikke ,spis en is istendenfor!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Isaac Julien

Director

Tilda Swinton

Narrator

Tilda Swinton

Screenwriter

Colin MacCabe

Producer

Eliza Mellor

Producer

Isaac Julien

Executive Producer

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Isaac Julien looks back on the life and work of filmmaker and artist Derek Jarman. Julien examines the work of Jarman, showing how his films such as "Jubilee" and his radical adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" continue to influence and resonate with future generations. Both archival and newly recorded interviews are used to shine a light on the professional and private life of Jarman, who died in 1994 from AIDS-related complications.

Director: Isaac Julien
Producer: Isaac Julien, James Mackay, Tilda Swinton
Screenwriter: Tilda Swinton
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 2, 2008
Runtime: 1h 16m