This documentary on the life and times of Derek Jarman is narrated by Tilda Swinton who gives this film substance. Her voice over and acute observations give this film another depth. You get a sense of her admiration and her missing him. As she says time means that you will be forgotten but some quicker than others.
There was some great footage from a variety of periods in Derek’s life. From the swinging art scene, to stage design, film producer and video clip director…he was part of the “in” crowd – even if that generally means you are anti most things.
It explained his contribution to activism. It inspires you to go and have another look at Sebastian and Carravaggio even if they really are hedonistic romps. The artists were pretty much allowed to do whatever they liked. It had an aspect of Andy Warhol’s factory.
After reading several of Jarman’s books this film was a wonderful way to see him in his element. For all his flippant ways he did have a pedagogy behind him. He had such a serious element to himself. He was a thinker.
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