1986
Caravaggio
Jarman tells the story of painter Caravaggio rather like Caravaggio would paint, infusing it (effortlessly) with the central themes of his life's deepest convictions, creating a portrait which reflects the subject and the artist with equal relevance. What's more, many of the same themes that have been identified with both artists - sexuality, transcendence, violence, censorship, politics (religious/sexual) and the tumultuous source of creative identity are present in both men. It works as very few films do. This is also an unusually accessible film for Derek Jarman. The performances are entertaining and it's filmed with astounding beauty and simplicity. This film is a masterpiece.

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LATEST RELEASE BFI DVD, Jan 2007 Extras Specially commissioned interviews with Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry and production designer Christopher Hobbs. Feature commentary by cinematographer Gabriel Beristain. Filmed and audio interviews with Derek Jarman. Gallery of storyboards, production sketches and Derek Jarman's notebook. 18-page illustrated booklet including introductory essay by Colin MacCabe and interview with costume designer Sandy Powell
Soundtrack Audio CD (20 Jun 2005) Original Release Date: 23 Aug 2005 Number of Discs: 1 Label: El Buy at amazon here	BFI Connoisseur Video, UK VHS Release deleted
30 inch x 40 inch UK quad poster	"Winner of the Silver Bear" 300mm x 410mm UK Cinema Poster
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