Derek Jarman Collection (Sebastiane / The Tempest / War Requiem / Derek)

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DISC 1: SEBASTIANE1976 / UK / 85 min. / Color / Letterboxed (1.66:1) / In Latin with English subtitlesHis 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 TEMPEST1979 / 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 REQUIEM1989 / 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: DEREK2008 / UK / 76 min. / Color / Letterboxed (1.85:1) / Enhanced for 16x9 TVsIn 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