The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian

– Sebastian, Chief Archer in the Roman Army, converts to Christianity. A favorite of Emperor Augustus,..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 22 Minutes
Release Year:
1984
Original Name:
Das Martyrium des heiligen Sebastian
The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (1984) - Also known as Das Martyrium des heiligen Sebastian

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.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Language:

French

Director:

Petr Weigl

Writer:

Gabriele D'Annunzio (play)

Main Actors:

Michael Biehn, Nicholas Clay, Franco Citti, Urs Althaus

Plot:

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, ...

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.6/10