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. Visconti moves constantly between film and the theater, staging plays provocatively, working with Maria Callas at La Scala, and shooting films in theaters. Clips from his films and interviews with actors, crew members, and critics provide details for this portrait of creativity.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- RAI, Felix Film Sp.A.
Keywords
- director
- filmmaking
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Top Cast
Luchino Visconti as Self (archive footage)
Vittorio Gassman as Self (archive footage)
Giuseppe De Santis as Self (archive footage)
Carlo Lizzani as Self
Burt Lancaster as Self (archive footage)
Massimo Girotti as Self (archive footage)
Jean Marais as Self (archive footage)
Suso Cecchi d'Amico as Self
Top Crew
Carlo Lizzani · Director, Writer
Luigi Filippo D'Amico · Writer
Danilo Perticara · Editor
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