Julian - Last Pagan Emperor

[Piotr Gonczarek]

Dear Friends,

Few months ago, I have read a book titled "Julian" by Gore Vidal. It is a novel about life of Emperor Julian and especially his efforts to unite and streghten Paganism/Neo-Platonism and other religions as Mithraism, Sol Invictus etc to gradually eradicate Christianity (but without violence). Great book, very rich story..He is almost uknown to a common person and I think it would make a great movie.
What do YOU think? Will we ever see such script realized, one that is not so painfully christan-politically-correct? The movie AGORA seemed to be breaking first ground with the movie that is finally showing the perspective of pagansand philosophers,their persecution and hardships at the hands of the new power-hungry sect.

Would love to know your thoughts,

Cheers,Peter

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Hi Peter. I did a paper on Julian the Apostate for one of my 4th year classics courses decades ago. Under the supervision of a very inspiring classics prof who specialized in the later Roman Empire. His enthusiasm was catching. At the same time I read the novel by Vidal. I thought the same as you - terrific work. I would love to see (or sculpt) a bust of that lesser known emperor.

I doubt a script on Julian would pass the economics or political tests so prevalent in western entertainment management but I would go see it. Haven't seen Agora....will watch for it.

Colin

 

[Piotr Gonczarek]

Hi Peter. I did a paper on Julian the Apostate for one of my 4th year classics courses decades ago. Under the supervision of a very inspiring classics prof who specialized in the later Roman Empire. His enthusiasm was catching. At the same time I read the novel by Vidal. I thought the same as you - terrific work. I would love to see (or sculpt) a bust of that lesser known emperor.

I doubt a script on Julian would pass the economics or political tests so prevalent in western entertainment management but I would go see it. Haven't seen Agora....will watch for it.

Colin

Hi Colin,
Agora shows a story of Hypatia and all the events that Led to her death.Im sure youll enjoy it!
Cheers,Peter

 

[ChaosCossack]

The fact that the Monotheist Monopoly wouldn't allow a movie like this to be made is exactly why something like this SHOULD be made.

Definitely a bunch that don't like to be disagreed with or undermined...

Colin the Pagan

 

[Piotr Gonczarek]

Couldnt agree more, my Pagan brother!

May Odin give you knowledge on your path,
May Thor grant you strength and courage on your way,
And may Loki give you laughter as you go.

Cheers,Peter