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Jubilee (1978)

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Release Date: Nov 3, 1978 Wide

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Steeped in the nihilistic philosophy and rebellious fashions of the British punk movement, this early feature by experimental filmmaker Derek Jarman presents an unusual look at late 1970s London. The bulk of Jubilee focuses on a loosely connected group of female outcasts, united by a hatred of convention that at times extends into dark violence. Providing contrast is the film's framing story, in which Queen Elizabeth I travels forward in time to view the future of England and finds unexpected

R, 1 hr. 43 min.

Action & Adventure, Musical & Performing Arts, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Special Interest

Directed By: Derek Jarman

Written By: Derek Jarman

In Theaters: Nov 3, 1978 Wide

On DVD: May 27, 2003

Cinegate Ltd.

Cast

Jenny Runacre
Elizabeth I
Jordan
Amyl Nitrite
Nell Campbell
Crabs
Linda Spurrier
Viv
Ian Charleson
Angel
Toyah Willcox
Mad
Richard O'Brien
John Dee
Adam Ant
Kid
Karl Johnson
Sphinx
Neil Kennedy
Max
Orlando
Borgia Ginz
Claire Davenport
First Customs Lady
Barney James
Policeman
Lindsay Kemp
Cabaret performer
Helen Wellington-Lloyd
Lady in Waiting
Howard Malin
Schmeitzer
Hermine Demoriane
Jack Birkett

Critic Reviews for Jubilee

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One of the more bleak but imaginative nihilist films to come out of England in the 1970s.

February 9, 2012 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Flawed but fascinating, deliriously self-indulgent and perverse, it's the cinematic equivalent of having a mouthful of bile gobbed in your eye.

June 1, 2010 Full Review Source: SFX Magazine

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Ian Berriman

SFX Magazine

The film stands as an exemplar of its origin era, both undeniably bold and alienating.

June 4, 2003 Full Review Source: Not Coming to a Theater Near You

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Rumsey Taylor

Not Coming to a Theater Near You

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weird weird weird British stage show and street trash exhibition. I'm a Toyah fan so had to see this movie.

July 5, 2009

Lafe Fredbjornson

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Great set-up, not so great outcome. Definitely worth watching once if you're even slightly interested in weird films or punk rock, but perhaps not a second time (though I suppose you'd really need a second watch to fully understand this film).

August 6, 2007