Jubilee
literary work· published 1994
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Jubilee is a 1994 novel by pseudonymous author Nepi Solomon, published by Tandem Press. Set in small town New Zealand, it follows the story of Billy Williams, a likeable man who is lumbered with the task of organising the local school's 75th jubilee despite his reputation for being ineffectual, and his tenuous marriage to his wife Pauline, who is questioning her life choices. Jubilee received positive reviews upon being published. The novel was adapted for the film Jubilee (2000) directed by Michael Hurst. A second edition, featuring the movie poster as its cover, was published in 2000.
Adaptations (1)
Jubilee was adapted into a 2000 film.
Jubilee2000 · film · 94 min · dir. Michael Hurst · IMDb ↗IMDb5.7Billy (Cliff Curtis) is trying to organize the biggest celebration the town of Waimatua has even seen - the 75th Jubilee of their school. In doing this, feckless Billy is trying to redeem himself in the eyes of his family, especially his frustrated wife Pauline (Theresa Healey). However trouble arrives with the return of a local former All Blacks Captain, an old flame of Pauline's.
