Death in Venice
1971, Italian. Directed by Luchino Visconti.
The celebrated story of a man obsessed with ideal beauty.
Composer Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice for health reasons. There, he becomes obsessed with the stunning beauty of an adolescent Polish boy named Tadzio who is staying with his family at the same Grand Hôtel des Bains on the Lido as Aschenbach.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Luchino ViscontiDirector
- Dirk BogardeGustav von Aschenbach
- Björn AndrésenTadzio
- Romolo ValliHotel Manager
- Mark BurnsAlfred
- Nora RicciTadzio's Governess
- Silvana ManganoTadzio's Mother
- Marisa BerensonAschenbach's Wife
- Carole AndréEsmeralda, Brothel Prostitute
- Leslie FrenchTravel Agent
- Franco FabriziBarber
- Antonio ApicellaVagrant
- Sergio GarfagnoliJaschu, Polish Youth
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1971
- Original title
- Morte a Venezia
- Country
- Italy, France
- Written by
- Luchino Visconti, Nicola Badalucco
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What Death in Venice is based on
Death in Venice is based on Death in Venice (1912) by Thomas Mann, published by S. Fischer Verlag.
1912
Death in Venice
By Thomas Mann
Published by S. Fischer Verlag
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Death in Venice: quick answers
What should I watch before Death in Venice?
Watch The Damned (1969) first.
What comes after Death in Venice?
Next in the series: Ludwig (1973).
Is Death in Venice worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 567 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Death in Venice?
Death in Venice runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Death in Venice have a post-credits scene?
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Death in Venice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Death in Venice on?
Death in Venice isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death in Venice?
If you liked Death in Venice, try Primavera, Eleanor the Great, Fireworks.
Who directed Death in Venice?
Death in Venice (1971) was directed by Luchino Visconti and stars Dirk Bogarde, Björn Andrésen, Romolo Valli.
What is Death in Venice based on?
Death in Venice is based on Death in Venice (1912) by Thomas Mann, published by S. Fischer Verlag.