Derek

Even for those familiar with Derek Jarman, the maverick painter, writer and filmmaker who died in 1994 of complications from AIDS, this moving collage of rare and unseen footage lovingly crafted by his fellow artist and friend Julien makes this film something of a revelation. Derek offers viewers a privileged sense of one of the great poetic directors of British cinema through extensive use of family home movies, scrapbooks and other recordings of his life, with narration from Tilda Swinton, Jarman’s close friend and collaborator. A cinematic love letter to the most crucial figures in British independent cinema.

22nd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival on Tour

Sat 05 - Sun 27 Jul

Derek is part of 22nd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival on Tour

Watershed is proud to welcome back the touring programme of top titles from the 22nd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, celebrating the best in new queer cinema.

Also part of 22nd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival on Tour:

• Breakfast with Scot Sat 05 Jul
• Otto; or, Up with Dead People Sat 12 Jul
• Before I Forget Sun 13 Jul
• Finn's Girl Sat 19 Jul
• Spider Lilies Sun 20 Jul
• She's a Boy I Knew Sat 26 Jul
• Smiley Face Sun 27 Jul

Further information about 22nd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival on Tour