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Caravaggio

Writer: Derek Jarman

Director: Derek Jarman

Starring: Sean Bean / Tilda Swinton / Simon Turner

Country/Region: UK

Release Date: August 29, 1986

Also Known As: Ukiyo-e

Synopsis:

The film is a profound reflection on sex, criminal behavior, and art. The director successfully brings to life the two essential elements of his existence—image and painting—richly portraying the life of the legendary Italian painter.

This is a biographical film. Derek Jarman, a leading figure in the British avant-garde cinema and also a painter, made this work with deep admiration for Caravaggio, one of the greatest artists, and a keen interest in the painter's life. The film captures fragments of the artist's life. The approach and subject matter are unconventional, offering a fresh perspective from every angle. The film won the Silver Bear at the 1986 Berlin International Film Festival and was one of the most successful films in the UK in 1986.