The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian
Das Martyrium des heiligen Sebastian
Synopsis
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.
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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
Lubomír Martinik
Un jumeau
Andrea Coppola
Le Christ
Pavol Mikulík
Un païen
Milan Riehs
Un païen
Jan Přeučil
Un païen
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petr Weigl
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriele D'Annunzio
- Original Score
- Claude Debussy
- Original Title
- Das Martyrium des heiligen Sebastian
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- TV 2000, WDR, Unitel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petr Weigl
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Claude Debussy
Jiří Kadaňka
Department Leadership Roster
Petr Weigl
Director
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Writer
Jiří Kadaňka
Director of Photography
Claude Debussy
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian
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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 principal cast of The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian includes Michael Biehn, Nicholas Clay, Franco Citti, Urs Althaus, Pietro Speciale.
When was The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian released and how long is it?
The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian was composed by Claude Debussy.