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Death in Venice

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Luchino Visconti's adaptation of the Thomas Mann novella set to the music of Gustav Mahler, starring Dirk Bogarde
Venice at the turn of the century: needing complete rest, famous composer Gustav von Aschenbach arrives at the Lido and is fascinated by Tadzio, a boy whose exquisite beauty disturbs the composer.
Showing in widescreen format. (1971, 15) *****
See Films: pp 44-53
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Contributors

Unknown:
Luchino Visconti
Unknown:
Thomas Mann
Unknown:
Dirk Bogarde
Gustavvon Aschenbach:
Dirk Bogarde
Tadzio:
Bjorn Andresen
Tadzio's mother:
Silva Namangano
Frau von Aschenbach:
Marisa Berenson
Alfred:
Mark Burns
Hotel manager:
Romolo Valli
Governess:
Nora Ricci
Esmeralda:
Carol Andre
Source: Radio Times

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