Review of Sebastiane (1976) by Mats S — 17 Jul 2008

A movie in latin with a great score by Brian Eno.

This review of Sebastiane (1976) was written by Mats S on 17 Jul 2008.

Sebastiane has generally received positive reviews.

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By Benjamin S (705) on 23 Jun 2009

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 17 Oct 2014

A bold film for the time it came out, but it seems like a pathetic excuse to explore the beauty of sweaty masculine forms as some cheap soft-core…

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My second film of Derek Jarman, his feature-length debut co-directed with Paul Humfress, it was quite a talking-point and a rousing art film…

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