The Garden
Synopsis
A nearly wordless visual narrative intercuts two main stories and a couple of minor ones. A woman, perhaps the Madonna, brings forth her baby to a crowd of intrusive paparazzi; she tries to flee them. Two men who are lovers marry and are arrested by the powers that be. The men are mocked and pilloried, tarred, feathered, and beaten. Loose in this contemporary world of electrical-power transmission lines is also Jesus. The elements, particularly fire and water, content with political power, which is intolerant and murderous.
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The Garden (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-30
Top Cast
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Tilda Swinton
Madonna/Voice Overs
Johnny Mills
Lover
Philip MacDonald
Joseph
Pete Lee-Wilson
Devil
Spencer Leigh
Mary Magdalene / Adam
Jody Graber
Young Boy
Roger Cook
Christ
Kevin Collins
Lover
Dawn Archibald
Nature Spirit
Milo Bell
Cast Member
Vernon Dobtcheff
Old Man at Sauna
Michael Gough
Voice Overs/Old Man at Sauna
Maribelle La Manchega
Spanish Dancer
Jessica Martin
Singer
Jack Birkett
Pontius (Orlando)
Leslie Randall
Old Man at Sauna
Mike Tezcan
Policeman
Matthew Wilde
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei Literature Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Jarman
- Original Score
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Original Title
- The Garden
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, British Screen Productions, Basilisk Communications, Uplink, Space Shower TV, Sohbi Kikaku, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Jarman
Derek Jarman
Simon Fisher-Turner
Derek Jarman, Nick Searle, David Lewis
Peter Cartwright
James Mackay, Takashi Asai
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Jarman
Director
Derek Jarman
Director of Photography
Derek Jarman
Writer
Peter Cartwright
Editor
James Mackay
Producer
Simon Fisher-Turner
Original Music Composer
Derek Brown
Production Design
Christopher Hobbs
Production Design
Annie Symons
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Garden
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What is The Garden about?
A nearly wordless visual narrative intercuts two main stories and a couple of minor ones. A woman, perhaps the Madonna, brings forth her baby to a crowd of intrusive paparazzi; she tries to flee them. Two men who are lovers marry and are arrested by the powers that be. The men are mocked and pilloried, tarred, feathered, and beaten. Loose in this contemporary world of electrical-power transmission lines is also Jesus. The elements, particularly fire and water, content with political power, which is intolerant and murderous.
Who directed The Garden?
The Garden was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in The Garden?
The principal cast of The Garden includes Tilda Swinton, Johnny Mills, Philip MacDonald, Pete Lee-Wilson, Spencer Leigh.
When was The Garden released and how long is it?
The Garden was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Garden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Garden was composed by Simon Fisher-Turner.