Movie Description

Ostia

(1987)

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 sequence which is accompanied by poignant excerpts from Pasolini’s own poetry, as read by Jarman.

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Original TitleOstia

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1987-12-31

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 26m

Production CompaniesRoyal College of Art

Genres

  • Drama