Derek Jarman
Film director · 11 films (1976–1994) · also 3 films as cinematographer
Derek Jarman is a director whose work here spans Sebastiane (1976) to Glitterbug (1994), across drama and history. 3 of those films were photographed by Peter Middleton. The work runs close — 29% of frames across the 11 films indexed here, against 21% library-wide. All 557 frames from 11 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman was an English film director, stage designer, diarist, artist, gardener and author.
Born 31 January 1942 · London, England, UK · died 19 February 1994
Directing style
Jarman’s cinematography is defined by intimate, eye-level compositions favoring medium shots and closeups, often rendered with a shallow depth of field that isolates subjects to evoke a tense, lonely, or ominous atmosphere. His scenes are predominantly set within dark interiors or night environments, lit primarily by practical sources, window light, and firelight to carve figures out of deep shadow. The visual palette relies heavily on rich, earthy tones—such as deep forest greens, brick reds, and warm ochres—interspersed with stark black-and-white sequences and cool, desaturated color grades.
Awards
- International Federation of Film Critics
Films directed by Derek Jarman
About Derek Jarman
When was Derek Jarman born?
Derek Jarman was born on 31 January 1942 in London, England, UK and died on 19 February 1994.
What films has Derek Jarman directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 11 of them: Sebastiane (1976), Jubilee (1978), The Tempest (1979), The Angelic Conversation (1985), Caravaggio (1986), The Last of England (1987), War Requiem (1989) and The Garden (1990) and more.
What awards has Derek Jarman won?
International Federation of Film Critics.
Search every frame of Derek Jarman’s films
All 557 indexed frames from 11 films directed by Derek Jarman — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.