Derek Jarman
Subtitle: dreams of England
By: Michael O'Pray.
Contributors: British Film Institute.
Publisher: British Film Institute
Published: 1996
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
Subjects: Jarman, Derek, 1942-  -- Criticism and interpretation
Description: This pioneering study of Jarman explores the life and work of a complex and enigmatic man with many talents: director, painter, designer, chronicler of English history, radical gay activist, student of mystical thought and celebrated gardener.

What emerges is a compelling portrait of a major artist who, like a latter-day William Blake, was patriotic and steeped in English life but acutely aware of the reality of social injustice and prejudice - especially in 80s Britain - which he cogently and angrily depicted in his films.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 208-213) and index.
Filmography: p. 214-221.