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The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian

19841h 22mPetr Weigl
IMDb 8.4

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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.

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What is The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (1984) about?

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,…

Who stars in The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian stars Michael Biehn (Sébastien), Nicholas Clay (L'empereur), Franco Citti (Le préfet), Urs Althaus (Un archer), Pietro Speciale (Un archer). The film was directed by Petr Weigl.

How long is The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

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The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. Fans of Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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