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SF MOMA Screens the Films of Derek Jarman
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Throughout the month of November, SF MOMA will present the films of Derek Jarman, a gay-rights activist and bold filmmaker from the UK whose cinematic works defied conservative values and film industry tradition. Though provocative, colorful, and sensational, Jarman's work is unique in that he pioneered a non-exploitive vision of homosexual lifestyles. The film series covers the breadth of Jarman's work beginning with the revolutionary and shocking Sebastiane (sadly, this film has already been screened. For those interested, I did find it on Netflix and should be widely available online), and ending with Blue, a film many consider to be Jarman's swan song before he died of AIDS in 1994.
Jubilee: Nov 15, 3 PM
The Tempest: Nov 15, 1 PM
Caravaggio: Nov 13, 7 PM; Nov 22, 1 PM
The Last of England: Nov 22, 3 PM
The Garden: Nov 29, 1 PM
Wittgenstein: Nov 29, 3 PM
Edward II: Dec 4, 7 PM
War Requiem: Dec 6, 1 PM
The Angelic Conversation: Dec 6, 3 PM
Derek: Dec 13, 1 PM; Dec 18, 7 PM
Blue: Dec 13, 3 PM
$5.00 general, free for SF MOMA members or with museum admission.
I must laud the SF MOMA's new film programs--their selections have dealt with timely issues and coincide nicely with their current exhibits. It also provides a fresh and affordable alternative to movies at nearby venues (i.e. METREON)--especially for those in the neighborhood who would otherwise have to trek over to the Castro or the Mission to view interesting, alternative film titles.
Though I am probably preaching to the choir here, Jarman's films are particularly relevant and enlightening in the wake of prop 8's unfortunate passing last week. Furthermore, this film series will provide interesting perspective with the premier of Gus Van Sant's film Milk, later this month.
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