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The Derek Jarman Collection

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Disc One: Sebastiane
1976 / UK / 85 min. / Color / Letterboxed (1.66:1) / In Latin with English subtitles
Jarman’s feature film debut, a slyly lurid and exquisitely poetic historical drama about the martyrdom of St. Sebastian, lays bare the latent homoeroticism that has always lurked beneath the glossy surface of Hollywood biblical epics. A psycho-sexual hothouse of desire and religious longing, Sebastiane is a visually bold work that is a milestone in modern queer cinema.
Disc Two: The Tempest
1979 / UK / 95 min. / Color / Original Aspect Ratio (1.33:1)
Jarman adapts Shakespeare’s last great work as an intricate comedy of magic and revenge that is at once faithful to the spirit of the play and a dazzling spectacle mixing Hollywood pastiche, high camp and gothic horror.
DVD Extras: Three Rare short films by Derek Jarman: A Journey to Avebury, Garden of Luxor and Art of Mirrors
Disc Three; War Requiem
1989 / UK / 92 min. / Color / Letterboxed (1.85:1) / Enhanced for 16x9 TVs
“A stunning visual and serious musical treat” (Variety), Jarman’s 1989 film reunites British cinema’s enfant terrible with his muse Tilda Swinton for a spectacular and moving interpretation of Benjamin Britten’s groundbreaking 1961 orchestral masterpiece. Features Sir Laurence Olivier in his final screen appearance.
Disc Four: Derek
2008 / UK / 76 min. / Color / Letterboxed (1.85:1) / Enhanced for 16x9 TVs
In Isaac Julien’s fascinating documentary, Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton personally conducts an intimate cinematic commemoration of the life, times and work of Derek Jarman. Includes clips from 17 Jarman films.
DVD Extras: The Extended Derek Jarman Interview (69 min.) An Introduction by Producer Colin MacCabe

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DVD : $69.99

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Close Caption: No

Region Code: 1

UPC: 738329064723

Catalog #: DV2710272

Studio : Kino Lorber

Languages: English (Primary)

Keywords

Classics, Documentary/Documentaries, Gay Male, Gay/Lesbian, Nudity, Religion/Spirituality

Genres

International

Features

Religion/spirituality, Greatest Gay Filmmakers

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Customer Reviews

Revisiting Jarman

Amos Lassen wrote on 12/06/2008:

"Derek Jarman Collection"
Revisiting Jarman
Amos Lassen
There is no question of the tremendous contributions that Derek Jarman made to the field of gay film and film in general. We have been very lucky lately in that we can visit Jarman’s work in two wonderful boxed sets, “Glitterbox” and “Derek Jarman Collection”.
“Derek Jarman Collection” is made up of four discs---three Jarman films and a documentary by Isaac Julian, “Derek”.
On disc one is “Sebastiane” which was Jarman’s first full length film about the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian (reviewed else at Amazon.com). This is filled with a great deal of latent homoeroticism and it deals with the nature of desire and religion. The film itself is regarded as a milestone in queer cinema as it is a psycho-sexual look at one of the most controversial historical characters.
“The Tempest”, Jarman’s interpretation of the Shakespearean work and is told as a comedy of revenge and magic that becomes a spectacle for the senses and includes gothic horror and high camp. This is disc two of the set.
Disc three is “War Requiem” which stars Tilda Swinton and interprets Benjamin Britten’s 1961 masterpiece. It is Sir Laurence Olivier’s last screen appearance. The combination of music and spectacle stuns the eye.
“Derek”, the documentary, is disc four. Tilda Swinton gives us a look at the life of Derek Jarman and speaks of his contributions to the world of cinema. The documentary also includes clips of Jarman’s seventeen films.
The beauty of Jarman was his ability to interpret in his own way and bring new ideas to the screen, especially those dealing with the gay community.

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1976-2008, 348 min

Country: United Kingdom

Studio : Kino Lorber

Cast: Derek Jarman, Tilda Swinton

Director: Derek Jarman, Isaac Julien

Screenwriter: Derek Jarman