Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for closeness. Being tortured becomes pleasurable.Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for closeness. Being tortured becomes pleasurable.Reassigned to a lowly outpost, a Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for closeness. Being tortured becomes pleasurable.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
- Sebastian
- (as Leonard Treviglio)
- Emperor's Guest
- (uncredited)
- Emperor's Guest
- (uncredited)
- Emperor's Guest
- (uncredited)
- Emperor's Guest
- (uncredited)
- Emperor's Guest
- (uncredited)
- Emperor's Guest
- (uncredited)
- Emperor's Guest
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaWhen asked about the film's nudity, director Derek Jarman replied "We couldn't afford costumes."
- GoofsThe soldiers play with a modern Frisbee in one scene. When one soldier catches it, the logo appears.
- Quotes
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.
- Alternate versionsWhen shown on British television in the 1980s, a shot of a naked man with the erection was cut out of the film.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Arena: Derek Jarman - A Portrait (1991)
Sebastiane's "obsessive" Christian faith rivals the lustful obsession of Serverus for this unattainable man. The movie doesn't flinch from showing how brutal desire can be; it is a hard master for both Serverus and Sabastiane. What I came away from the film with is the powerful question: What horrors and debasements will we all put ourselves through for the object of our lust?
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $4,091
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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