- Description
Death in Venice is an adaptation of Thomas Mann's novel of the same name, with Luchino Visconti directing the 1971 film. The story follows a brilliant conductor who falls in love with a young boy while in Venice. He is captivated by the boy's beauty and innocence, which leads to a tragic turn of events.
The film is poetic and full of visual and musical details that create an atmosphere of the corruption and decadence of the aristocracy in the city on the water. Death in Venice is a film about love, desire and art that explores themes of sexuality, morality and change at the turn of the 19th century. It features impressive performances and precise direction, making it one of the most important works of Italian cinema.
DEATH IN VENICE - TECHNICAL DATA
Music: Gustav Mahler (nepůvodní)
Script: Luchino Visconti, Nicola Badalucco
Cinematography: Pasqualino De Santis
Production: Luchino Visconti
Bonus features:
- Visconti´s archive document Venice
- Photo gallery
- Kinotrailer
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