The Garden movie poster

The Garden

September 6, 1990 1h 28m 5.5/10 (31 votes)

Originally released in 1990. The Garden is a drama film. directed by Derek Jarman. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tilda Swinton, Johnny Mills, and Philip MacDonald

Synopsis

A nearly wordless visual narrative intercuts two main stories and a couple of minor ones. A woman, perhaps the Madonna, brings forth her baby to a crowd of intrusive paparazzi; she tries to flee them. Two men who are lovers marry and are arrested by the powers that be. The men are mocked and pilloried, tarred, feathered, and beaten. Loose in this contemporary world of electrical-power transmission lines is also Jesus. The elements, particularly fire and water, content with political power, which is intolerant and murderous.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 6, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (31 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • ZDF
  • British Screen Productions
  • Basilisk Communications
  • Uplink
  • Space Shower TV
  • Sohbi Kikaku
  • Channel 4 Television

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Garden about?

A nearly wordless visual narrative intercuts two main stories and a couple of minor ones. A woman, perhaps the Madonna, brings forth her baby to a crowd of intrusive paparazzi; she tries to flee th...

Who directed The Garden?

The Garden was directed by Derek Jarman.

How long is The Garden?

The Garden has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was The Garden released?

The Garden was released on September 6, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Garden?

The main cast of The Garden includes Tilda Swinton, Johnny Mills, Philip MacDonald, Pete Lee-Wilson, Spencer Leigh.