Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Short film

Imagining October (1984): Cast

Imagining October (1984) movie poster

Imagining October is a 1984 short film directed by Derek Jarman, starring Peter Wollen, Stephen Thrower and Toby Mott. It runs 27 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Imagining October (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
27 min
Director
Derek Jarman
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Imagining October About?

The premise of Imagining October without spoilers.

Imagining October examines art and politics in the closing years of the Cold War, connecting pre‑Perestroika Russia with Thatcherite Britain. Its title references the 1917 Bolshevik revolution and Eisenstein’s 1928 film *October*. The project began on a 1984 BFI‑sponsored Soviet trip, where Jarman presented *The Tempest* in Moscow and Baku alongside Sally Potter and Peter Wollen, then produced a short for the London Film Festival.

Imagining October Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • independent film
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Imagining October Cast

Peter Wollen leads the cast, with Stephen Thrower and Toby Mott. Directed by Derek Jarman; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Imagining October

· 3 more
From the director

More from Derek Jarman

More films directed by Derek Jarman, best-rated first: Jubilee, Will You Dance with Me?, Caravaggio and Projections.

Full filmography
Details

Imagining October Also Known As

Also known as “Воображаемый Октябрь”.

Also known as
  • Воображаемый Октябрь

Seen Imagining October?

FAQ

Imagining October FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Imagining October, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Imagining October?

Imagining October runs 27 minutes.

When was Imagining October released?

Imagining October was released on October 1, 1984.

Who directed Imagining October?

Imagining October was directed by Derek Jarman.

More films by Derek Jarman

Who is in the cast of Imagining October?

Imagining October stars Peter Wollen, Stephen Thrower and Toby Mott, among 7 credited actors.

Does Imagining October have a post-credit scene?

No. Imagining October has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app