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Gus Van Sant Boards Psychosexual Thriller 'Antinous'

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Acclaimed director Gus Van Sant boards a modern psychosexual thriller inspired by the doomed love affair of a Roman emperor and his young male lover.
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  • Visual artist Stuart Sandford wrote and will direct 'Antinous', a film tackling the tragic relationship between Roman Emperor Hadrian and his gay companion Antinous.
  • The project marks a bold creative departure for Van Sant, known for Oscar-winning dramas like 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Milk', signaling his interest in exploring more provocative, boundary-pushing material.
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Gus Van Sant, Stuart Sandford, Antinous
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