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6.8/10 • 72

1976-12-17 • 1h 26m

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Rome, AD 303. Emperor Diocletian demotes his favourite, Sebastian, from captain of the palace guard to the rank of common soldier and banishes him to a remote coastal outpost where his fellow soldiers, weakened by their desires, turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their needs. Sebastian becomes the target of lust for the officer Severus, but repeatedly rejects the man's advances. Castigated for his Christian faith, he is tortured, humiliated and ultimately killed.

Directors
Derek Jarman, Paul Humfress
Writters
James Whaley, Paul Humfress, Derek Jarman
Editors
Paul Humfress

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  1. Leonardo Treviglio

    Leonardo Treviglio

    Sebastian

  2. Barney James

    Barney James

    Severus

  3. Neil Kennedy

    Neil Kennedy

    Max

  4. Richard Warwick

    Richard Warwick

    Justin

  5. Donald Dunham

    Donald Dunham

    Claudius

  6. Ken Hicks

    Ken Hicks

    Adrian

  7. Janusz Romanov

    Janusz Romanov

    Anthony

  8. Steffano Massari

    Steffano Massari

    Marius

  9. Daevid Finbar

    Daevid Finbar

    Julian

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CinemaSerf

Jun 3, 2023

6/10

There is something quite sensuous about this rather vulgar, raucous and unsubtle take on the martyrdom of St Sebastian. When there is any dialogue, it is in Latin which somehow adds to the mystery of the story. It's not anywhere near as graphic as you might expect, nor the sado-masechism as prevalent. It does border, frequently, on the comedic, though - perhaps not an effect Derek Jarman was seeking. Who plays whom in the film is academic, it is all about imagery and just about works at that.

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Status
Released
Original Language
Latin
Budget
$45,000.00
Revenue
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Keywords
fightexileancient rometortureexecutionslow motionpacifistpaganhomoeroticismhuntsword duelreligious prejudiceerotic moviemilitary unitmilitary outpostliving in exilesituational sexuality4th centurygay theme