Principal cast
Derek Jarman as (voice), Nigel Terry as (voice), Tilda Swinton as (voice), and John Quentin as (voice)
About the film
Blue at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1993 film at stop 236 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
Against a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman's experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.
Key craft credits
Simon Fisher-Turner (original music composer)
- Director
- Derek Jarman
- Release
- 1993-08-19
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Genres
- Documentary and Drama
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Quiz
- 40 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 40 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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