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Jarman

British  
/ ˈjɑːmən /

noun

  1. Derek. 1942–94, British film director and writer; his films include Jubilee (1977), Caravaggio (1986), and Wittgenstein (1993)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"In some cases, incidents appear opportunistic, smash-and-grab, while others look more targeted -- suggesting prior knowledge of store layouts, closing routines, or where higher-value inventory is kept," Jarman said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Ongoing is a retrospective of Swinton’s roles in films like Orlando, Suspiria, and The Room Next Door; her relationships with directors like Derek Jarman and Luca Guadagnino and iconic fashion editorials shot by Tim Walker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Procter remarked that a 1983 entry in the journals of acclaimed British filmmaker Derek Jarman noted that unlike their European counterparts, most British avant-garde filmmakers went largely unheralded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

Mared - who grew up in Cardiff with her father musician Geraint Jarman and mother actress Nia Caron - decided on a change of tack, began writing and immediately found it cathartic.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2023

"There are goats among these sheep, Thoren," warned Jarman Buckwell.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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