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DRAMA . 1990 . 1h 28m . 5.5/10

The Garden_

A nearly wordless visual narrative intercuts two main stories and a couple of minor ones. A woman, perhaps the Madonna, brings forth her baby to a crowd of intrusive paparazzi; she tries to flee them. Two men who are lovers marry and are arrested by the powers that be. The men are mocked and pilloried, tarred, feathered, and beaten. Loose in this contemporary world of electrical-power transmission lines is also Jesus. The elements, particularly fire and water, content with political power, which is intolerant and murderous.

Starring Tilda Swinton, Johnny Mills, Philip MacDonald
5.5/10
Rating
1h 28m
Runtime
1990
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A nearly wordless visual narrative intercuts two main stories and a couple of minor ones. A woman, perhaps the Madonna, brings forth her baby to a crowd of intrusive paparazzi; she tries to flee them. Two men who are lovers marry and are arrested by the powers that be. The men are mocked and pilloried, tarred, feathered, and beaten. Loose in this contemporary world of electrical-power transmission lines is also Jesus. The elements, particularly fire and water, content with political power, which is intolerant and murderous.

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Cast
Tilda Swinton stars as Madonna/Voice Overs in The Garden.
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Year context
The Garden was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
A nearly wordless visual narrative intercuts two main stories and a couple of minor ones. A woman, perhaps the Madonna, brings forth her baby to a crowd of i...
The Garden is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 28m.

CAST (20)

Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Madonna/Voice Overs
JM
Johnny Mills
Lover
PM
Philip MacDonald
Joseph
Pete Lee-Wilson
Pete Lee-Wilson
Devil
Spencer Leigh
Spencer Leigh
Mary Magdalene / Adam
JG
Jody Graber
Young Boy
RC
Roger Cook
Christ
KC
Kevin Collins
Lover
Dawn Archibald
Dawn Archibald
Nature Spirit
MB
Milo Bell
Cast Member
Vernon Dobtcheff
Vernon Dobtcheff
Old Man at Sauna
Michael Gough
Michael Gough
Voice Overs/Old Man at Sauna
ML
Maribelle La Manchega
Spanish Dancer
Jessica Martin
Jessica Martin
Singer
JB
Jack Birkett
Pontius (Orlando)
Leslie Randall
Leslie Randall
Old Man at Sauna
MT
Mike Tezcan
Policeman
MW
Matthew Wilde
Policeman
SM
Stephen McBride
Narrator (voice)
YB
Yolande Brener
Eve

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Rating
5.5/10 (31 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Garden about?
A nearly wordless visual narrative intercuts two main stories and a couple of minor ones. A woman, perhaps the Madonna, brings forth her baby to a crowd of intrusive paparazzi; she tries to flee them. Two men who are lovers marry and are arrested by the powers that be. The men are mocked and pilloried, tarred, feathered, and beaten. Loose in this contemporary world of electrical-power transmission lines is also Jesus. The elements, particularly fire and water, content with political power, which is intolerant and murderous.
How long is The Garden?
The Garden has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in The Garden?
The cast of The Garden includes Tilda Swinton, Johnny Mills, Philip MacDonald, Pete Lee-Wilson, Spencer Leigh.
What is the rating of The Garden?
The Garden has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 31 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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