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Sebastiane

1976·Movie
1h 26min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Rome, AD 303. 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. Sebastian becomes the target of lust for the officer Severus, but repeatedly rejects the man's advances. Castigated for his Christian faith, he is tortured, humiliated and ultimately killed.
Historical DramaReligious MartyrdomHomosexual DesireRoman EmpireSpiritual ConflictTorture and HumiliationBleak and SomberArt-House Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sebastiane

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Where can I stream Sebastiane legally?

Sebastiane is included with a subscription to OVID and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sebastiane worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sebastiane rated?

NuditySexual contentViolence

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and violence.

How long is Sebastiane?

1 h 26 min

Sebastiane runs 1 h 26 min.

Is Sebastiane based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sebastiane?

Critics86
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Sebastiane higher (86) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sebastiane in?

Latin

It was made in Latin. Produced in Italy, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Sebastiane?

10CADKESFIFRGBIENOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sebastiane in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sebastiane use?

Ancient RomeThe CameoMale Frontal NudityThe Queen's Latin

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Sebastiane, including Ancient Rome, The Cameo, Male Frontal Nudity.