Film Festivals: June 2008 Archives

Derek

Sunday, June 22, 1:30 pm, Majestic Crest Theatre, Westwood Village
Friday, June 27, 9:45 pm, The Landmark, West Los Angeles

Isaac Julien's portrait of the pioneering director Derek Jarman plays like a warm evocation of a friendly spirit. Jarman was a gay rights advocate and one of the crucial figures of British independent cinema. Derek weaves together a rich array of clips and family films, all framed by a letter from longtime collaborator, actress Tilda Swinton, that serves as a poignant reminder of the personal and cultural impact of Jarman's death.

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At GLAAD's Queer Lounge in January we featured director Julien on a panel of filmmakers. Here he discusses Jarman's 1976 film Sebastiane.