Ostia(1987)
Ostia Synopsis
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.
Ostia (1987) is a drama film directed by Julian Cole, released on December 31, 1987 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Derek Jarman, David Dipnall, Oliver Haden and Dominic Power. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Julian Cole
- Writers:
- Julian Cole
- Producers:
- Derek Brown
- Production:
- Royal College of Art
- Status:
- Released
Ostia (1987) Trailer
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Ostia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek Jarman
as Pier Paolo Pasolini
- David Dipnall
David Dipnall
as 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
Key crew
Directed by Julian Cole, written by Julian Cole, produced by Derek Brown.
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Ostia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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Ostia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ostia online?
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Who stars in Ostia?
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The main cast of Ostia (1987) includes Derek Jarman, David Dipnall, Oliver Haden, Dominic Power and Jill Cole. The film was directed by Julian Cole. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ostia released?
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Ostia was released on December 31, 1987 and runs for 26m.
Is Ostia worth watching?
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Ostia (1987) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ostia?
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Yes. The official Ostia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.