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Basil is an ongoing 16mm film, currently comprised of two chapters — the first shot in 2012, the second in 2019. The third chapter in the triptych is slated to be shot in 2026. All three chapters will eventually be merged together to make a single piece spanning fifteen years.
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The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.