Blue (1993)

Blue (1993) poster

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.

Director: Derek Jarman
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Momus, Peter Christopherson, John Balance
Production: Arts Council of Great Britain, Basilisk Communications, BBC Radio 3, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom, Japan
Language: English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

aids, poetry, blue, death, lgbt, autobiographical, experimental cinema, arthouse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue about?
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.
Who directed Blue?
Blue was directed by Derek Jarman.
Who stars in Blue?
Blue stars Derek Jarman, Nigel Terry, Tilda Swinton, John Quentin.
How long is Blue?
Blue has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is Blue?
Blue is a Documentary, Drama film.
How much did Blue gross?
Blue grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Blue produced?
Blue was produced in United Kingdom, Japan.
What are the themes of Blue?
The themes of Blue include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.