that do not fit with Caravaggio's life in the 16th century. In one scene, Caravaggio is in a bar lit with electric lights. Another character is seen using an electronic calculator. Car horns are heard honking outside Caravaggio's studio, and in one scene, Caravaggio is seen leaning on a green truck. Cigarette smoking, a motorbike, and the use of a manual typewriter also featured in the film. Production design The production designer was Christopher Hobbs who was also responsible for the copies of Caravaggio paintings seen in the film. Details and awards Caravaggio was Jarman's first project with Tilda Swinton, and it was her first film role. The cook Jennifer Paterson was an extra. The film was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement. Home media Caravaggio was released on DVD by Umbrella Entertainment in July 2008. The DVD is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as the trailer, a gallery of production designs and storyboards, feature commentary by Gabriel Berestain, an interview with Christopher Hobbs titled Italy of the Memory, and interviews with Tilda Swinton, Derek Jarman, Nigel Terry. See also BFI Top 100 British films References External links 1986 films 1980s biographical drama films 1986 LGBT-related films British biographical drama films British LGBT-related films British independent films 1980s avant-garde and experimental films British avant-garde and experimental films Biographical films about painters Caravaggio Films set in the 1590s Films set in the 1600s Films set in the 1610s Films set in Italy Films directed by Derek Jarman Films with screenplays by Suso Cecchi d'Amico 1986 drama films Cultural depictions of Italian men Cultural depictions of 17th-century painters 1980s English-language films 1980s British films Biographical films about LGBT people