Derek Jarman
Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman was an English artist, film maker, stage designer, writer, gardener, and gay rights activist, regarded as one of the most influential figures associated with the new queer cinema. Trained originally as a painter, he moved into stage and production design in the late 1960s, including work on Ken Russell's controversial historical 1971 film The Devils, before turning to filmmaking as a director.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Northwood
- Educated at
- King's College LondonSlade School of Fine ArtWalhampton School
- Awards
- 🏆 International Federation of Film Critics
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Trending topics shown first"Dear William Shakespeare. I am a 14 year old and I’m queer like you. I’m learning art. I wanted to be a queer artist like Leonardo or Michaelangelo. But I like Francis Bacon best I read Alan Ginsberg,…"
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Timeline
1942
Born
Birth1994
Died
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