Sebastiane
Originally released in 1976. Sebastiane is a drama film. directed by Derek Jarman. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leonardo Treviglio, Barney James, and Neil Kennedy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (79 votes)
Budget
$45K
Production budget
Language
LA
Original language
Country
Italy
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- LA
- Budget
- $45,000
Production Companies
- Megalovision
- Cinegate
- Disctac
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sebastiane about?
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 soldi...
Who directed Sebastiane?
Sebastiane was directed by Derek Jarman.
How long is Sebastiane?
Sebastiane has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Sebastiane released?
Sebastiane was released on December 17, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sebastiane?
The main cast of Sebastiane includes Leonardo Treviglio, Barney James, Neil Kennedy, Richard Warwick, Donald Dunham.