Review of Jubilee (1978) by Stephen A — 22 Aug 2007

More really weird shit from Derek Jarman. Love it.

This review of Jubilee (1978) was written by Stephen A on 22 Aug 2007.

Jubilee has generally received mixed reviews.

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