Death in Venice
A disciplined composer travels to sun‑soaked Venice seeking rejuvenation, only to become dangerously enthralled by an ethereal young guest, forcing him to confront the consuming clash between artistic obsession and his own inevitable decline.
“The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.”
Synopsis
Gustav von Aschenbach, a composer, journeys to Venice in pursuit of improved health. During his stay, he encounters Tadzio, a strikingly beautiful Polish teenager who is visiting the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido with his family. Aschenbach becomes deeply fascinated by the boy.
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Edited by Ruggero MastroianniShot by Pasqualino De Santis
Also known as
- Der Tod in Venedigde
- Tod in Venedigde
- Death in Veniceen
- Muerte en Veneciaes
- Mort à Venisefr
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Cast & Crew
15 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Gustav von Aschenbach
Romolo Valli
as Hotel Manager
Mark Burns
as Alfred
Nora Ricci
as Tadzio's Governess
Marisa Berenson
as Frau von Aschenbach
Carole Andre
as Esmeralda - Brothel Prostitute
Bjorn Andresen
as Tadzio
Silvana Mangano
as Tadzio's Mother
Leslie French
as Travel Agent
Franco Fabrizi
as Barber
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1Other crew
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