St. Sebastian
Originally released in 1911. St. Sebastian is a feature film. directed by Enrique Santos. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Giuseppe Gambardella, Amleto Novelli, and Enna Saredo
Synopsis
From a window in Fabiola's house, Sebastian watches the Christians being taken to their cells, and as he listens to the shrieks and curses of the multitude his heart is stirred with pity. Later Sebastian is denounced to the Emperor as a Christian, and he is condemned to die by the swords of the Numidian guards. The news is brought to Fabiola, who sends one of her slaves to the chief of the Numidians. Heis brought to her house, and rich bribes are offered to him not to fulfil the Emperor's command. Sebastian is taken to the place of execution, and the chief commands his followers to shoot with their arrows, but not to kill. Dangerously wounded, Sebastian is carried to Fabiola's house, where she tenderly nurses him back to health. But Sebastian, partially recovered, sets out to meet the Emperor, and reproaches him for his cruelty towards the Christians.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1911
114 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Società Italiana Cines
- Milano Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Sebastian about?
From a window in Fabiola's house, Sebastian watches the Christians being taken to their cells, and as he listens to the shrieks and curses of the multitude his heart is stirred with pity. Later Seb...
Who directed St. Sebastian?
St. Sebastian was directed by Enrique Santos.
How long is St. Sebastian?
St. Sebastian has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was St. Sebastian released?
St. Sebastian was released on April 10, 1911 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in St. Sebastian?
The main cast of St. Sebastian includes Giuseppe Gambardella, Amleto Novelli, Enna Saredo.