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Ostia

198726mJulian Cole
IMDb 6.0

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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.

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What is Ostia (1987) 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 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.

Who stars in Ostia?

Ostia stars Derek Jarman (Pier Paolo Pasolini), David Dipnall (Pino Pelosi), Oliver Haden, Dominic Power, Jill Cole. The film was directed by Julian Cole.

How long is Ostia?

Ostia has a runtime of 26 min and premiered in 1987.

Is Ostia worth watching?

Ostia holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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