Jubilee Directed by Derek Jarman
40th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray/DVD release on 18 June 2018
The mythological past and bleak future converge on the sparse grey streets of London in this cult classic of the punk era. Director Derek Jarman doesn’t spare the shocks, while electrifying punk rock numbers are delivered by Jayne County and Adam Ant. After its inclusion in the BFI box set, Jarman Volume One: 1972-1986, Jubilee is released in a Dual Format Edition on 18 June 2018 to mark its 40th Anniversary. Special features include new interviews with punk icon Jordan (who appeared in the film) and Jarman’s friend and collaborator Lee Drysdale, and more.
In Jubilee Queen Elizabeth I and her occult aide Dr John Dee (brilliantly played by Jenny Runacre and Richard O’Brien respectively) travel into the future, encountering the megalomania of big business as well as gangs of violent, marauding killers.
Released on Blu-ray for the first time, this presentation is a 2K remaster from the original camera negatives.
Special features Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition A Message from the Temple (1981, 5 mins) Toyah Willcox: Being Mad (2014, 8 mins); the singer and actress looks back on her role in Jubilee Jordan remembers Jubilee (2018, 33 mins): punk icon Jordan looks back on her friendship with Derek Jarman and the making of Jubilee Lee Drysdale remembers Jubilee (2018, 17 mins): Derek Jarman’s friend, and later collaborator, Lee Drysdale recalls his unconventional involvement in the making of Jubilee Jubilee image gallery Illustrated booklet featuring a contemporary review, writing by the BFI’s William Fowler and full film credits
Product details RRP: £19.99/ Cat. no. BFIB1311 / Cert 18 UK / 1978 / colour / 106 mins / English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles / original aspect ratio 1.66:1 / BD50: 1080p, 24fps, PCM 1.0 mono audio (48kHz/24-bit) / DVD9: PAL, 25fps, Dolby Digital 1.0 mono audio (192kbps)
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25 May 2018