Blue
Synopsis
Against a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman's experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.
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Type: Clip • Published 2022-08-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 3, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Jarman
- Original Score
- Simon Fisher-Turner, Momus, John Balance, Peter Christopherson
- Original Title
- Blue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of Great Britain, Basilisk Communications, BBC Radio 3, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Jarman
Derek Jarman
Simon Fisher-Turner, Momus, John Balance, Peter Christopherson
Takashi Asai, James Mackay
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Jarman
Director
Derek Jarman
Writer
Takashi Asai
Producer
James Mackay
Producer
Simon Fisher-Turner
Original Music Composer
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue
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What is Blue about?
Against a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman's experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.
Who directed Blue?
Blue was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in Blue?
The principal cast of Blue includes Derek Jarman, Nigel Terry, Tilda Swinton, John Quentin.
When was Blue released and how long is it?
Blue was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
How much did Blue make at the box office?
Blue grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue was composed by Simon Fisher-Turner, Momus, John Balance, Peter Christopherson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue?
Blue holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).