Project Detail

Caravaggio

Name: Caravaggio
Director: Derek Jarman
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986
Duration: 93 mins

Synopsis

The life and work of the painter whose death in 1610 followed years on the run as a murderer. The film links the characters in Caravaggio's art with the violent events of his career. On its initial release, Caravaggio won a Silver Bear for outstanding single achievement in visual composition at the 1986 Berlinale. To coincide with the 20th anniversary of Derek Jarman's death, the film has now been digitally restored.

Details

Year: 1986
Type of project: Features
Running time: 93 mins
Format: Digitally remastered from 35mm
Director: Derek Jarman
Producer: Sarah Radclyffe
Executive Producer: Colin MacCabe
Editor: George Akers
Screenwriter: Derek Jarman
Director of Photography: Gabriel Beristain
Production Designer: Christopher Hobbs
Composer: Simon Fisher Turner
Principal cast: Nigel Terry, Sean Bean, Garry Cooper, Dexter Fletcher, Spencer Leigh, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Davenport, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gough

Genre

Drama

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

BFI Production Board

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN

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In Association with Channel Four Television

Sales Company

HanWay Films

24 Hanway St
London W1T 1UH
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7290 0750
Fax: +44 (0)20 7290 0751

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