# Senso (1954)

> In occupied Venice, a countess’s consuming affair with an Austrian lieutenant turns political resistance and aristocratic privilege into an operatic tragedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28072

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, War
- Director: Luchino Visconti
- Cast: Farley Granger, Alida Valli, Massimo Girotti, Heinz Moog, Rina Morelli, Christian Marquand, Sergio Fantoni, Tino Bianchi
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047469/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: operatic, melancholic, lush, classic cinema night, historical drama marathon

## Synopsis

A passionate love story unfolds amidst the chaos of war and political strife in 19th century Italy.

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