Death in Venice (1971)
The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.
Storyline
Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.
Screenshots
Trailer
Movie Details
| Original title | Morte a Venezia |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 1, 1971 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | beauty, obsession, vacation, venice, italy, teenage boy, composer, makeover, male homosexuality, epidemic, cholera, unspoken love, homoeroticism |
FAQ
What is Death in Venice about?
Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.
When was Death in Venice released?
Death in Venice was released on Jun 1, 1971 (status: Released).
Who directed Death in Venice?
Luchino Visconti directed Death in Venice.
What is the TMDB rating of Death in Venice?
Death in Venice has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 560 votes.