Derek
Synopsis
Derek, in chronological order, records the work and life that stands at the foot of Derek Jarman's humour and spirit of being an artist. The filmmaker and actress, Isaac Julien and Tilda Swinton respectively, have produced and narrated a film on his life whereby the use of language is perpetuated to give some type of palpable meaning to British audiences alone, and to their own personal relationship with him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isaac Julien, Bernard Rose
- Screenplay & Story
- Tilda Swinton
- Original Score
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Original Title
- Derek
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Normal Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Julien, Bernard Rose
Tilda Swinton
Simon Fisher-Turner
Nina Kellgren
Adam Finch
Tilda Swinton, Isaac Julien, Colin MacCabe, James Mackay, Eliza Mellor
Department Leadership Roster
Isaac Julien
Director
Tilda Swinton
Writer
Bernard Rose
Director
Adam Finch
Editor
Simon Fisher-Turner
Original Music Composer
Colin MacCabe
Producer
Eliza Mellor
Producer
Nina Kellgren
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Derek about?
Derek, in chronological order, records the work and life that stands at the foot of Derek Jarman's humour and spirit of being an artist. The filmmaker and actress, Isaac Julien and Tilda Swinton respectively, have produced and narrated a film on his life whereby the use of language is perpetuated to give some type of palpable meaning to British audiences alone, and to their own personal relationship with him.
Who directed Derek?
Derek was directed by Isaac Julien, Bernard Rose.
Who stars in Derek?
The principal cast of Derek includes Tilda Swinton, Derek Jarman.
When was Derek released and how long is it?
Derek was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Derek?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Derek was composed by Simon Fisher-Turner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Derek?
Derek holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).