Derek Jarman
From QueerBio.com
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1942 - 1994
Occupation
Entertainment
Description
Set designer and film director, of which many films depict homosexual life and homoeroticism. Notable films include 'Caravaggio', 'Blue', and 'Edward II'. Writer, poet, painter, and gardener. Advocate for the rights and dignity of gays and PWAs (Persons With AIDS). Author of his autobiography 'Dancing Ledge'. Died of AIDS.
See Also
Further Reading/Research
- http://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/jan/24/celebrating-derek-jarman-20-years-death
- http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/why-derek-jarmans-life-was-even-more-influential-then-his-films-9137025.html
- http://www.queerculturalcenter.org/Pages/Jarman/JarmanBio.html
- https://www.ft.com/content/3c5abbdc-09fe-11ea-8fb7-8fcec0c3b0f9
