Directed by Derek Jarman • 1994 • United Kingdom
Starring William S. Burroughs, Derek Jarman, Tilda Swinton

A stunning collage of ecstatic Super 8 fragments, GLITTERBUG is a loving tribute to Derek Jarman posthumously assembled by friends from his home movies and experimental investigations of the diary-film format. Jarman’s vibrant photography reveals glimpses into his life, from London streets to the Spanish countryside—with footage of dances, performances, intimate moments, and quiet observations. Especially touching are the sequences with longtime muse Tilda Swinton, whose joyful, intimate interaction with the camera is a testimony to her and Jarman’s devoted friendship. Set to a mesmerizing score by Brian Eno, GLITTERBUG forms a hopeful counterpoint to the harrowing BLUE, commemorating both Jarman’s extraordinary life as a queer trailblazer and his unique artistic vision.