Aug 18, 2011 a tale of the iconic saint sebastiane leonardo treviglio, paul humfress and derek jarman s film offer one interpretation of what might have happened to the famous martyr. Shot entirely in subtitled latin, which makes it a strange precedent for mel gibsons the passion of the christ, sebastiane is derek jarmans first work as a director though he shared the. A retelling of the life of the celebrated 17thcentury painter through his brilliant, nearly blasphemous paintings and his flirtations with the underworld. Filmmaker alex cox celebrates the life and legacy of derek jarman, who died 10 years ago today alex cox wed 18 feb 2004 21. Written for channel 4 by radical literary theorist terry eagleton and directed by derek jarman, wittgenstein is a bold, offbeat biography, exploring the politics and sexuality of the great, troubled philosopher. Sebastiane is a controversial 1976 film written and directed by derek jarman and paul humfress. Overview of sebastiane, 1976, directed by paul humfress, with leonardo treviglio, barney james, neil kennedy, at turner classic movies. Available for the first time on dvd and video, sebastiane is both a milestone in british independent film and a pioneering work of modern queer cinema. With leonardo treviglio, barney james, neil kennedy, richard warwick. It portrays the events of the life of saint sebastian, including his iconic martyrdom by arrows. The film, which was aimed at a gay audience, was controversial for the.
Cinematographer peter middleton writers derek jarman and james whaley composed by brian eno produced by howard malin and james whaley directed by derek jarman and paul humfress. While jarman often used classical plays or historical personages as the basis for his work, it was said. Derek jarmans feature film debut codirecting with paul humfress, sebastiane is a one of a kind historical drama which lays bare the latent homoeroticism that has always lurked beneath the glossy surface of hollywood biblical epics. Derek jarman represents his generation and many of the things he did can only be evoked with nostalgia.
Nov 30, 2015 derek jarman s feature film debut codirecting with paul humfress, sebastiane is a one of a kind historical drama which lays bare the latent homoeroticism that has always lurked beneath the glossy surface of hollywood biblical epics. Jarman came to codirect sebastiane after working as an a. Prosperos home is the darkened faded grandeur of a stately home a louis xv sofa sits on a floor covered in straw while prospero uses the wall panelling as the blackboards for his scientific explorations. Sebastiane is easily jarmans most homoerotic film, complete with brian eno and slowmotion scenes, but it also somehow lacks the complexity and creativity of his next works, settling instead for gaychristian martyrdom, all rolled into one, in machomilitary culture. Filmed entirely in vulgar latin, this experimental film recounts the life of sebastiane, a puritanical but beautiful christian soldier in the roman imperial troops who is martyred when he refuses. Having made numerous experimental short works on super 8mm, jarman made. Caravaggio is a 1986 british drama film directed by derek jarman. Sebastiane 1976 paul humfress, derek jarman synopsis. Sebastian becomes the target of lust for the officer severus, but repeatedly rejects the mans advances.
Derek jarman s sebastiane caused a riot when it premiered at the locarno film festival, and was a surprise hit upon its initial release in the uk. Whether he has served as the focus of a featurelength movie by the director derek jarman, of a music video for the rock group r. Derek jarmans sebastiane caused a riot when it premiered at the locarno film festival, and was a surprise hit upon its initial release in the uk. Derek jarmans caravaggio feature film debut codirecting with paul humfress, sebastiane is a one of a kind time out london historical drama which lays bare the latent homoeroticism that has always lurked beneath the glossy surface of hollywood biblical epics. A tale of the iconic saint sebastiane leonardo treviglio, paul humfress and derek jarmans film offer one interpretation of what might have happened to the famous martyr. After offending emperor diocletian robert medley, sebastiane. Feb 18, 2004 filmmaker alex cox celebrates the life and legacy of derek jarman, who died 10 years ago today alex cox wed 18 feb 2004 21. Derek jarman 19421994 director cinematographer editor derek jarman was born on january 31, 1942 in london, england as michael derek elworthy jarman. Sebastiane 1976 cast and crew a homosexual saint leonardo treviglio becomes a martyr after the emperor of rome tries to crush christianity. Derek jarmans caravaggio feature film debut codirecting with paul humfress, sebastiane is a one of a kind time out london historical drama which lays bare the latent homoeroticism that has always. Sebastiane 1976, directed by derek jarman and paul. Jarman made his feature directorial debut with this interpretation of the life of st. I think jarman made a beautiful movie, sensible, of religious meaning in the case of sebastiane, and of love and frustration in the case of the captain. Mar 21, 2007 shot entirely in subtitled latin, which makes it a strange precedent for mel gibsons the passion of the christ, sebastiane is derek jarmans first work as a director though he shared the.
Cast and crew credits for sebastiane, 1976, directed by paul humfress, with leonardo treviglio, barney james, neil kennedy, at turner classic movies. A collection of super 8 films shot by derek jarman between andedited to. Emperor diocletian demotes his favourite, sebastian, from captain of the palace guard to the rank of common soldier and banishes him to a remote coastal outpost where his fellow soldiers, weakened by their desires, turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their. Sebastian in the same way that italian resaissance painters used the image of sebastian to eroticize the male nude. Writerdirector jarman sees sebastian as a common roman soldier, exiled to the back of beyond with a small platoon of bored colleagues, who gets selfishly. A collection of super 8 films shot by derek jarman between andedited to the music of throbbing gristle. Written for channel 4 by radical literary theorist terry eagleton and directed by derek jarman, wittgenstein is a bold, offbeat biography, exploring the politics and sexuality of.
Synopsis sebastiane is set during the time of the roman empire, while christians were still being persecuted. The roman martyr is exiled to an allmale colony and tortured in this visually stylish and gorgeously photographed film. Derek jarmans sebastiane 1976 is controversial for its homoeroticism. The film is a fictionalised retelling of the life of baroque painter michelangelo merisi da caravaggio. Sebastiane 1976, directed by derek jarman and paul humfress. Sebastiane 1976 directed by derek jarman, paul humfress. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Emperor diocletian demotes his favourite, sebastian, from captain of the palace guard to the rank of common soldier and banishes him to a remote coastal outpost where his fellow soldiers, weakened by their desires, turn to homosexual activities to satisfy their needs. A few films might yet survive because they reach beyond the simple direct evocation of the world in the 1960s70s80s, like caravaggio, sebastiane, maybe wittgenstein.
The opening sequence, an orgy in rome where naked men covered in body paint dance while wearing comically exaggerated penises, is so outlandish that it would seem. Sep 19, 2015 derek jarman s sebastiane 1976 is controversial for its homoeroticism. A homosexual saint leonardo treviglio becomes a martyr after the emperor of rome tries to crush christianity. Emperor diocletian demotes his favourite, sebastian, from captain of the palace guard to the rank of common soldier and banishes him to a remote coastal outpost. The film is notable for having its dialogue in latin. Sebastiane is a full length motion picture about a group of roman soldiers who are exiled, and satiate their urges with homosexuality. With noam almaz, dexter fletcher, nigel terry, sean bean. Jarman designs and choreographs a wedding feast as a full scale production number with elisabeth welch wafting her way through a chorus of hunky sailors while she belts out stormy weather. Sebastiane 1976 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sebastiane is a 1976 latinlanguage british historical film directed by derek jarman and paul humfress and written by jarman, humfress and james whaley. The film reminds me absolutely goldings lord of the flies, as the situation is similar. Stream sebastiane online on 123movies and 123movieshub. Loosely based on the life of roman soldier sebastian. Sebastiane is easily jarman s most homoerotic film, complete with brian eno and slowmotion scenes, but it also somehow lacks the complexity and creativity of his next works, settling instead for gaychristian martyrdom, all rolled into one, in machomilitary culture.
After making sebastiane, derek jarman filmed jubilee 1977, a popular, punk postapocalyptic flick featuring a 1970s english wasteland visited by queen elizabeth ii. Weakened by their desires, these men turn to homosexual activities to. The film probably lacks passion or interior force, but this was only jarmans first movie. Jun 09, 2011 scene tratte da sebastiane di derek jarman 1976 musica i think i like itfake blood. The film, which was aimed at a gay audience, was controversial for the homoeroticism portrayed. Watch online sebastiane 1976 free full movie with english subtitle. Derek jarmans sebastiane caused a riot when it premiered at the locarno film festival, and was a. The roman martyr is exiled to an allmale colony and tortured in this. Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a roman guards christian beliefs clash with his gay commanders desire for closeness. Filmed entirely in vulgar latin, this experimental film recounts the life of sebastiane. Derek jarman active 1971 2014 born jan 31, 1942 in northwood, england died feb 19, 1994 genres avantgarde experimental, drama. The tempest of 1979 was derek jarmans third feature film. A gay film about saint sebastiane, his suffering and martyrdom. Sebastiane 1976 is a homoerotic retelling of the saga of the martyred saint sebastian, and derek 2008 is a documentary on jarman, who died in 1994.
Michael derek elworthy jarman 31 january 1942 19 february 1994 was an english film director, stage designer, diarist, artist, gardener, and author. Derek jarman reassigned to a lowly outpost, a roman guards christian beliefs clash with his gay commanders desire for closeness. It is the film debut of tilda swinton and sean bean. Ludwig wittgenstein death scene derek jarmans film duration.
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