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201689 minGdocumentary

SebastianO

201689 minGdocumentary

Saint Sebastian is explored through the lens of Andrea Mantegna's paintings, juxtaposed with vibrant tourist scenes and stark black-and-white imagery in Rome.

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Fabrizio Ferraro

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Saint Sebastian is explored through the lens of Andrea Mantegna's paintings, juxtaposed with vibrant tourist scenes and stark black-and-white imagery in Rome.

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Fabrizio Ferraro

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Colorful images of tourists fill the ancient ruins of the Palatino and the Foro Romano in Rome. Fabrizio Ferraro’s film, "SebastianO," pays homage to Saint Sebastian, who is depicted in three paintings by the early Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna. The narrative shifts abruptly to black and white, transporting the viewer to a different time in the same location. This transition suggests a cyclical relationship between past and present, intertwining history, art, and the enduring legacy of Saint Sebastian.

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