Luchino Visconti (2002)
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.
Director: Carlo Lizzani
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: June 23, 2002
Cast
- Luchino Visconti - Self (archive footage)
- Vittorio Gassman - Self (archive footage)
- Giuseppe De Santis - Self (archive footage)
- Carlo Lizzani - Self
- Burt Lancaster - Self (archive footage)
- Massimo Girotti - Self (archive footage)
- Jean Marais - Self (archive footage)
- Suso Cecchi d'Amico - Self
- Franco Zeffirelli - Self
- Marcello Mastroianni - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Editing: Danilo Perticara
Production: RAI, Felix Film Sp.A.
Country: Germany, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
director, filmmaking
More Films by Director: Carlo Lizzani
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Luchino Visconti about?
- 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.
- Who directed Luchino Visconti?
- Luchino Visconti was directed by Carlo Lizzani.
- Who stars in Luchino Visconti?
- Luchino Visconti stars Luchino Visconti, Vittorio Gassman, Giuseppe De Santis, Carlo Lizzani, Burt Lancaster, Massimo Girotti.
- How long is Luchino Visconti?
- Luchino Visconti has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Luchino Visconti?
- Luchino Visconti is a Documentary film.
- Where was Luchino Visconti produced?
- Luchino Visconti was produced in Germany, Italy.