# Death in Venice (1971)

> A celebrated composer’s pursuit of perfect beauty at a Venetian resort becomes a haunting meditation on desire, decay, and mortality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3621

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Luchino Visconti
- Cast: Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andrésen, Romolo Valli, Mark Burns, Nora Ricci, Silvana Mangano, Marisa Berenson, Carole André
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067445/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, oppressive, sensual, quiet evening, serious film night

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of beauty and obsession unfolds against the backdrop of Venice.

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