Derek Jarman: Life as Art
MovieTitle | Derek Jarman: Life as Art |
User score | 6.3 |
Release date | Mar 25, 2004 |
Genre | Documentary |
Director | Andy Kimpton-Nye |
Production country | US |
Run time | 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!