Derek Jarman: Life as Art (2004)
57 min
Derek Jarman's family, friends and closest collaborators recall the life and genius of one of Briatin's greatest film-makers - featuring clips, stills and a gorgeous use of Super 8. "Understand that your morality is not law," said Derek Jarman. A good maxim for a filmmaker whose life and work is explored in this loving documentary. Avant-garde in method but nostalgic in temperament, he's remembered by family and friends like Tilda Swinton and Nigel Terry. Excellent use of Super 8 blends with revelatory stories, not least his wish to cast Terry-Thomas as Ariel in The Tempest!
- Release date
- March 25, 2004
- Country of origin
- Not yet available
Cast
- Tariq Ali as Self
- Jill Balcon as Self
- Simon Fisher-Turner as Self
- Christopher Hobbs as Self
- Gaye Jarman as Self
- James McKay as Self
- Tony Peake as Self
- John Quentin as Narrator
- Tilda Swinton as Self
- Peter Tatchell as Self
Crew
- Andy Kimpton-Nye · Director
- Andy Kimpton-Nye · Writer
- Caroline Spry · Producer
- Tanera Dawkins · Composer
- Ben Gundry · Cinematographer
- Conal Percy · Editor