Sebastiane

Sebastiane is a 1976 historical drama film that portrays the events of the life of Saint Sebastian, including his iconic martyrdom by arrows. The film has dialogue entirely in Latin with English subtitles.

Directed by Derek Jarman and Paul Humfress. Written by Derek Jarman, Paul Humfress, and James Whaley.

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Maximus

A vestal

Roll up, roll up! The Vestal Virgins versus the Sabine women. A glorious rape in colour.

Here comes Messalina. Girls, tend your fires. Or she'll be in by the back door.

I don't know why you fancy boys so much, Anthony. You're worse than a Greek. They're okay for a quick one. But I can't wait for Rome and a real woman.

Sebastian

His beauty is enhanced by his anger. It is his anger which is divine. His punishments are like Christ's promise. He takes me in his arm and caresses my bleeding body. I want to be with him. I love him.

Dialogue

Sebastian: His eyes are so beautiful. He has sky-blue eyes.

Justin: What is this? What are you talking about?

Sebastian: His hair is like the sun's rays.

Justin: Sebastian...

Sebastian: His body is golden like molten gold. This hand of his... will smooth away these wounds. Justin, he is as beautiful as the sun. This sun which caresses me... is his burning desire. He is Phoebus Apollo. The sun... is his... burning kiss.

Severus: So you're still a Christian?

Sebastian: Yes.

Severus: Then remove my armor.

Justin: You are marvelous and dance like a god.

Sebastian: Not like a god, Justin, but for God.

Justin: Severus understands your dance?

Sebastian: Yes, he understands.

Roman soldier: This is Boadicea.

Another Roman soldier: She is on top of Messalina.

Roman soldier: And now, Citizens of Rome. The terror of civilization, Maria Domus Alba. As heavy as Hannibal and leader of the Vestal Virgins. Oh, by Jove, she's in the arms of Sappho.

Another Roman soldier: Sappho's got her by the tits. Roll her over, Sappho!

Cast

Barney James - Severus
Neil Kennedy - Maximus
Leonardo Treviglio - Sebastian
Richard Warwick - Justin
Donald Dunham -Claudius
Daevid Finbar - Julian
Ken Hicks - Adrian
Lindsay Kemp - Dancer
Steffano Massari - Marius
Janusz Romanov - Anthony
Gerald Incandela - Leopard Boy
Robert Medley - Emperor Diocletian

External links

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Sebastiane quotes at the Internet Movie Database
Jim's Review of Sebastiane.