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Ostia (1987)

6.319870h 26mEN
Drama

Directed by Julian Cole

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

0h 26m

Language

EN

Release

December 31, 1987

Director

Julian Cole

Overview

Ostia is a fascinating short film directed by Julian Cole and produced for the Royal College of Art, which reconstructs the events leading up to the murder of Pier Paolo Pasolini. Ostia relocates the proceedings to London and stars Derek Jarman as Pasolini. The film features an evocative dream seque...

Cast

Derek Jarman

Derek Jarman

Pier Paolo Pasolini

David Dipnall

David Dipnall

Pino Pelosi

Oliver Haden

Oliver Haden

Dominic Power

Dominic Power

Jill Cole

Jill Cole

Brendan Gallagher

Brendan Gallagher

Christian Jones

Christian Jones

Tim Burke

Tim Burke

Harry Donnison

Harry Donnison

Bash

Bash

Richard Heslop

Richard Heslop

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Ostia (1987), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Ostia is a fascinating short film directed by Julian Cole and produced for the Royal College of Art, which reconstructs the events leading up to the murder of Pier Paolo Pasolini. Ostia relocates the proceedings to London and stars Derek Jarman as Pasolini. The film features an evocative dream sequence which is accompanied by poignant excerpts from Pasolini’s own poetry, as read by Jarman.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Ostia. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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