Spend some time in The Garden

11/03/2005 - 22:11:56
Not too many can find better uses for his garden than Derek Jarman.

In The Garden (Artificial Eye), using his own land as centre stage, the British director presents a series of allergorical imagery covering themes close to his heart, such as homesexuality, religion and the media.

A gorgeous visual feast that plays with the senses, The Garden is a dazzling, reflective work now given the full treatment on DVD. Extras include an interview with cinematographer Raoul Coutard.

Maeve Murphy’s Silent Grace (Guerilla Films) explores what happens when Aine (Cathleen Brady), a young criminal, ends up sharing a cell in Armagh Women’s Prison with republican leader Eileen (Orla Brady).

A surprisingly engaging film.

Drama ***