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Gus Van Sant Boards Psychosexual Thriller ‘Antinous,’ Modern-Day Take on the Life of Emperor Hadrian’s Lover (EXCLUSIVE)
Gus Van Sant has come on board psychosexual thriller 'Antinous,' a modern-day take on the life of Antinous, the lover of Roman emperor Hadrian.
Van Sant said: “I’m excited to see Stuart Sandford, an amazing photographer and sculptor, create a beautiful film inspired by the historical relationship between Hadrian and Antinous.” It’s a reflection of enduring struggles with identity, desire, sexuality, obsession, fame, power and societal expectations—themes just as relevant today as they were in antiquity. “Antinous’ story is not just history, it’s a reflection of enduring struggles with identity, desire and societal expectations—themes as relevant today as they were in antiquity.”
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