Death in Venice
Morte a Venezia
“The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.”
Synopsis
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.
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Death in Venice (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-03
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Gustav von Aschenbach
Björn Andrésen
Tadzio
Romolo Valli
Hotel Manager
Mark Burns
Alfred
Nora Ricci
Tadzio's Governess
Silvana Mangano
Tadzio's Mother
Marisa Berenson
Aschenbach's Wife
Carole André
Esmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
Leslie French
Travel Agent
Franco Fabrizi
Barber
Antonio Apicella
Vagrant
Sergio Garfagnoli
Jaschu, Polish Youth
Ciro Cristofoletti
Hotel Clerk
Luigi Battaglia
Scapegrace
Dominique Darel
English Tourist
Masha Predit
Russian Tourist
Eva Axén
Tadzio's Oldest Sister (uncredited)
Marcello Bonini Olas
Nobleman at Hotel Party (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival (4K Restored Version)
Festival / Special Debut
June 1, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luchino Visconti
- Screenplay & Story
- Luchino Visconti, Nicola Badalucco
- Original Score
- Gustav Mahler
- Original Title
- Morte a Venezia
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, German
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- Alfa Cinematografica, Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luchino Visconti
Luchino Visconti, Nicola Badalucco, Thomas Mann, Roger Webb
Gustav Mahler
Pasqualino De Santis
Ruggero Mastroianni
Mario Gallo, Luchino Visconti, Robert Gordon Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Luchino Visconti
Producer
Luchino Visconti
Screenplay
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Nicola Badalucco
Screenplay
Luchino Visconti
Director
Piero Tosi
Costume Design
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Ferdinando Scarfiotti
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death in Venice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Death in Venice?
Death in Venice was directed by Luchino Visconti.
Who stars in Death in Venice?
The principal cast of Death in Venice includes Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andrésen, Romolo Valli, Mark Burns, Nora Ricci.
When was Death in Venice released and how long is it?
Death in Venice was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Death in Venice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death in Venice was composed by Gustav Mahler.
Is Death in Venice based on a book or true story?
Death in Venice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Mann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death in Venice?
Death in Venice holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.