Derek(2008)
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.
Derek (2008) is a documentary film directed by Isaac Julien, released on February 19, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Tilda Swinton and Derek Jarman. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Isaac Julien
- Writers:
- Tilda Swinton
- Producers:
- Colin MacCabe, Eliza Mellor
- Cinematographer:
- Nina Kellgren
- Composer:
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Production:
- Normal Films
- Status:
- Released
Derek Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Isaac Julien, written by Tilda Swinton, produced by Colin MacCabe and Eliza Mellor.
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Derek Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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Derek – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Derek online?
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Who stars in Derek?
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The main cast of Derek (2008) includes Tilda Swinton and Derek Jarman. The film was directed by Isaac Julien. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Derek released?
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Derek was released on February 19, 2008 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Derek worth watching?
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Derek (2008) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.