  Derek Jarman Collection (Sebastiane / The Tempest / War Requiem / Derek) (2008) (Dvd)Derek Jarman Collection (Sebastiane / The Tempest / War Requiem / Derek) (2008) (Dvd)
UPC Number: 738329064723
Directors: Derek Jarman
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English, Latin
Region: Region 1
Number of discs: 4
Studio: KINO INTERNATIONAL
Release date: November 18, 2008
Run time: 447 minutes
Product Description
DISC 1: SEBASTIANE
1976 / UK / 85 min. / Color / Letterboxed (1.66:1) / In Latin with English subtitles
His 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 2: 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 (1971)
GARDEN OF LUXOR (1972)
ART OF MIRRORS (1973)
DISC 3: 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 4: 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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