Death in Venice - The Criterion Collection

Luchino Visconti directs this acclaimed version of Thomas Mann's novel. Gustav van Aschenbach (Dirk Bogarde) is an aging German composer who is visiting Venice. Having given up on his existence, he is stirred from his torpor by a young boy named Tadzio (Bjorn Andresen) who seems to represent his ideal of physical beauty and purity. The character of von Aschenbach was modelled on Gustav Mahler, whose music is heard throughout the film.

Special Features

Bonus Footage, Documentaries: 'Luchino Visconti: Life As in a Novel'; 'Alla Ricerca di Tadzio'; 'Visconti's Venice', Interviews: Interview with costume designer Piero Tosi; Interview with Luchino Visconti, Trailers

Actors: Bjorn Andresen, Silvana Mangano, Marisa Berenson, Nora Ricci, Carole Andre, Leslie French, Franco Fabrizi, Romolo Valli, Mark Burns, Dirk Bogarde

Audio Languages: English

Duration: 131 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

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