Luchino Visconti

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 23, 2002

Original language

Italian

Spoken languages

italian

Countries

Germany, Italy

Production

RAI,Felix Film Sp.A.,RAI, Felix Film Sp.A.

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0210160