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Ostia

December 31, 1987 0h 26m 6.3/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Ostia is a drama film. directed by Julian Cole. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Derek Jarman, David Dipnall, and Oliver Haden

Synopsis

Ostia is a fascinating short film directed by Julian Cole and produced for the Royal College of Art, which reconstructs the events leading up to the murder of Pier Paolo Pasolini. Ostia relocates the proceedings to London and stars Derek Jarman as Pasolini. The film features an evocative dream sequence which is accompanied by poignant excerpts from Pasolini’s own poetry, as read by Jarman.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 0h 26m 26 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (11 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Royal College of Art

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ostia about?

Ostia is a fascinating short film directed by Julian Cole and produced for the Royal College of Art, which reconstructs the events leading up to the murder of Pier Paolo Pasolini. Ostia relocates t...

Who directed Ostia?

Ostia was directed by Julian Cole.

How long is Ostia?

Ostia has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).

When was Ostia released?

Ostia was released on December 31, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ostia?

The main cast of Ostia includes Derek Jarman, David Dipnall, Oliver Haden, Dominic Power, Jill Cole.