Morte a Venezia
Death in Venice
Death in Venice is a 1971 drama film based on the novella by Thomas Mann, directed by Luchino Visconti. The film follows Gustav von Aschenbach, a renowned composer who travels to Venice seeking solace and inspiration. While there, he becomes infatuated with a beautiful young boy named Tadzio, an obsession that grows as a mysterious plague begins to sweep through the city. This haunting story explores themes of beauty, desire, decay, and the clash between disciplined art and uncontrollable passion. The film is celebrated for its lush visual style, evocative musical score featuring the works of Gustav Mahler, and a profound, melancholic atmosphere. Death in Venice remains a classic of European cinema, offering a poignant and visually stunning meditation on mortality and the pursuit of idealized perfection.









