Friday 26 March 2010, 19.00

This special screening and lecture examines Derek Jarman’s engagement with occult traditions, as seen in his feature films, Super 8 work and writings, including his fascination with Queen Elizabeth I’s court astrologer, Dr John Dee, and the use of alchemy as a source for private symbolism.

Curated by Ed Halter, critic, curator and co-director of Light Industry, Brooklyn.

Tate Modern  Starr Auditorium
£5 (£4 concessions), booking recommended

  

Programme of films

Studio Bankside
1970/73, Super-8 transferred to video, 6 minutes 30 seconds

Journey to Avebury
1971, Super-8 transferred to video, 10 minutes

Tarot
1972/73, Super-8 transferred to video, 7 minutes

Death Dance
1973, Super-8 transferred to video, 14 minutes

Ashden’s Walk on Møn
1973, Super-8 transferred to video, 14 minutes

Sloane Square
1976, Super-8 transferred to video, 9 minutes

TG: Psychic Rally in Heaven
1981, Super-8 transferred to video, 8 minutes 30 seconds

Full programme running time: 72 minutes
Films courtesy James Mackay