The Martyrdom Of St. Sebastian
Description
Sebastian, Chief Archer in the Roman Army, converts to Christianity. A favorite of Emperor Augustus, Sebastian's devotion to Christ eventually drives him to reject the Emperor's love, causing the Emperor to angrily order Sebastian to be shot with arrows by his fellow archers. The film retells this mystery play with a definite 'art-house' approach: an almost poetical use of language, singing, dancing, some homoerotic themes, and some special effects.
Stars
Michael Biehn, Nicholas Clay, Franco Citti, Urs Althaus, Pietro Speciale
Runtime
82 minutes
Release Date
February 12, 1984
Rating
2.0/10 (1 votes)