Project Detail

Derek Jarman: Life as Art

Synopsis

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.

Details

Year: 2006
Type of project: Features
Running time: 60 mins
Format: DigiBeta
Director: Andy Kimpton-Nye
Producer: 400 Blows Prods and VET Ltd.
Co-Producer: 400 Blows Prods and VET Ltd.
Editor: Conal Percy
Screenwriter: Andy Kimpton-Nye
Director of Photography: Ben Gundry
Sound: Ben Gundry
Composer: Tanera Dawkins
Principal cast: Tilda Swinton, Simon Fisher Turner

Genre

LGBTQIA+

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

400Blows Productions

24 Heber Road
London SE22 9LA
UK

T/F +44 (0)20 8693 9782

andy.400blows@yahoo.co.uk

Visit Website

www.400blows.co.uk

Sales Company

British Film Institute

Sales Department
21 Stephen Street
London W1P 1PL
UK

T +44 (0)20 7255 1444

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