Derek
Originally released in 2008. Derek is a documentary film. directed by Isaac Julien. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tilda Swinton and Derek Jarman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Normal Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derek about?
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 re...
Who directed Derek?
Derek was directed by Isaac Julien.
How long is Derek?
Derek has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Derek released?
Derek was released on February 19, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Derek?
The main cast of Derek includes Tilda Swinton, Derek Jarman.