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

Production Status

Production Company

400Blows Productions

24 Heber Road
London SE22 9LA
UK

T/F +44 (0)20 8693 9782

andy.400blows@yahoo.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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