The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (1984)
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.
Director: Petr Weigl
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: February 12, 1984
Cast
- Michael Biehn - Sébastien
- Nicholas Clay - L'empereur
- Franco Citti - Le préfet
- Urs Althaus - Un archer
- Pietro Speciale - Un archer
- Jan Gabriel - Un archer
- Martin Maxa - Un archer
- Fabio Caretti - Un archer
- Jana Hlaváčová - La mère
- Michal Gulyáš - Un jumeau
Screenplay
Music: Claude Debussy
Cinematography: Jiří Kadaňka
Production: TV 2000, WDR, Unitel
Country: Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Petr Weigl
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian 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, dancing, some homoerotic themes, and some special effects.
- Who directed The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?
- The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian was directed by Petr Weigl.
- Who stars in The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?
- The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian stars Michael Biehn, Nicholas Clay, Franco Citti, Urs Althaus, Pietro Speciale, Jan Gabriel.
- How long is The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?
- The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?
- The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian produced?
- The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian was produced in Germany.