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Ostia (1988)

1988-02-12 · 26m · EN
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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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Julian ColeDirector

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Derek JarmanDerek JarmanPier Paolo PasoliniDavid DipnallDavid DipnallPino PelosiOliver HadenOliver HadenDominic PowerDominic PowerJill ColeJill ColeBrendan GallagherBrendan GallagherChristian JonesChristian JonesTim BurkeTim BurkeHarry DonnisonHarry DonnisonBashBashRichard HeslopRichard Heslop

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What is Ostia about?

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.

How long is Ostia?

Ostia has a runtime of 26 minutes.