Jubilee (1978) (Criterion Collection)

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The mythological past and bleak future converge on the sparse, grey streets of London in this cult classic of the punk era.

Queen Elizabeth 1 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.
Director Derek Jarman doesn't spare the shocks while electrifying punk rock numbers are delivered by Jayne County and Adam Ant

when queen elizabeth I asks her court alchemist to show her england in the future, she's transported 400 years to a post-apocalyptic wasteland of roving girl gangs, an all-powerful media mogul, fascisting police, scattered filth, and twisted sex. with jubilee, legendary british filmmaker derek jarman channeled political dissent and artistic daring into a revolutionary blend of history and philosophy. with its uninhibited punk petulance and sloganeering, jubilee brings together many cultural and musical icons of the time, including jordan, toyah willcox, little nell, wayne county, adam ant, and brian eno (with his first original film score), to create a genuinely unique, unforgettable vision. ahead of its time and often frighteningly accurate in its predictions it is a fascinanting historical document and a gorgeous work of film art.