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Luchino Visconti
Date of Birth: 02 Nov 1906
Country: Italy
Biography: Luchino Visconti di Modrone, Count of Lonate Pozzolo ( 2 November 1906 – 17 March 1976) was an Italian filmmaker, stage director, and screenwriter. A major figure of Italian art and culture in the mid-20th century, Visconti was one of the fathers of cinematic neorealism, but later moved towards luxurious, sweeping epics dealing with themes of beauty, decadence, death, and European history, especially the decay of the nobility and the bourgeoisie.
Total Credits at Criticker: 6 (Actor), 20 (Director), 8 (Writer)
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A chronological look at the creative life of Luchino Visconti (1906-1976). It examines his theatricality, role in the neorealist movement, use of melodrama, and relation to decadence. It touches on the impact of a fabulously wealthy childhood, his writing for "Cinema," his politics, his work with Renoir, his appreciation of Thomas Mann, and his deep knowledge of literature and the arts. (imdb)
This film recounts the struggle and protests of workers and factory workers in occupied factories. It alternates between interviews and the setting up of a tent in Piazza di Spagna, in Rome, for a protest demonstration.
Alla ricerca di Tadzio (1970) - TV Movie
Documentary on Luchino Visconti's travels and auditions in search for a young actor to portray the role of Tadzio in his adaptation of Thomas Mann's novella "Death in Venice", finally choosing Swedish actor Björn Andrésen. (imdb)
Visconti's Venice (1970) - Short Film
A behind-the-scenes documentary produced during the original release of the film. The promotional piece features interviews with director Luchino Visconti and actor Dirk Bogarde as they discuss the filmmaking process involved in bringing Death in Venice to life.
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