Derek (2008)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Derek
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — | — |
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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 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. Derek is a Documentary movie, released on 2008-02-19, runtime 76 minutes.
Is Derek worth watching?
TMDB users rate Derek 5.5 out of 10 from 14 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Derek?
In the United States, Derek is free to watch on Kanopy. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Isaac Julien, Bernard Rose
Cast
- Tilda Swinton as Narrator (voice)
- Derek Jarman as Self (archive footage)
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Sources
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