Intense, dreamlike, and poetic, The Angelic Conversation is one of the most artistic of Derek Jarman's films. With his painter's eye Jarman conjured, in a beautiful palette of light, colour and texture, an evocative and radical visualisation of Shakespeare's love poems. Judi Dench's emotive readings of 14 Shakespeare sonnets are coupled with ethereal sequences
figures on seashores, by streams and in colourful gardens.
Interviews with producer James Mackay and production designer Christopher Hobbs
Derek Jarman in conversation with Simon Field
Stills gallery
Fully illustrated booklet including introductory essay by Colin MacCabe and Tilda Swinton's testimonial letter to Derek Jarman.
