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Derek (2008)
Director: Isaac Julien
Cast: Tilda Swinton, Derek Jarman
Runtime76 min
Rating15
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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.
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Derek is a 2008 documentary film directed by Isaac Julien that chronicles the work and life of British artist Derek Jarman. The film has received critical acclaim for its intimate portrayal of Jarman and his artistic spirit, with the filmmaker and actress Tilda Swinton collaborating to narrate the film in a way that resonates with British audiences and their personal connection to Jarman.
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Fans of documentary filmmaking and the life and work of artist Derek Jarman will find this 2008 film directed by Isaac Julien to be a compelling and insightful portrait, with Tilda Swinton's narration providing a personal and poignant window into Jarman's creative spirit and legacy.
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Derek is a 2008 British documentary film directed by Isaac Julien. It uses archive footage to depict the life of Derek Jarman.
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