Sebastiane (1976)

Set against the backdrop of 300 A.D., the film Sebastiane unfolds the tale of a favored Roman soldier, Sebastian, who pays a hefty price for his steadfast Christian beliefs. Banished to an isolated outpost, this desolate landscape is inhabited solely by men who, consumed by their desires, have long since turned to homosexual acts to quench their personal needs. Sebastian, with his unwavering morals, stands as a stark contrast to his fellow soldiers. His resolve is tested when he becomes the object of desire for a lustful centurion, Severus. Despite the pressure, Sebastian rejects both Severus's advances and an order to fight, an act of defiance that earns him not just Severus's wrath, but a brutal punishment. However, amidst the pain, Sebastian discovers ecstasy and forges an unlikely friendship. It's a journey that sees him navigating the treacherous waters of desire, faith, and survival. Yet, the path he walks ultimately leads him to an ending as poignant as it is inevitable - a dance with death. Sebastiane is a riveting tale of courage, conviction, and the often blurred lines between pleasure and pain.

Sebastiane is a drama movie featuring Leonardo Treviglio and directed by Paul Humfress.

Sebastiane is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and it's also available on FlixFling, Metrograph and OVID.

It is also possible to buy Sebastiane on FlixFling and Kino Now.