While applying his production-designing expertise, Jarman co-wrote and co-directed his first narrative feature with film editor Humfress, putting an exceedingly homoerotic spin on historical drama. Roman soldier Leonard Treviglio’s Christian beliefs get him reassigned to a detail overseen by centurion Barney James, who falls for the conscientious objector even though punishment must be meted out. The music score is by Brian Eno.

DCP courtesy of the British Film Institute