Death in Venice (1981)
Gustav Von Aschenbach, a passionate composer, arrives in Venice as a result of wanderlust and there meets a young man by whose beauty he becomes obsessed.
Director: Tony Palmer
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: August 11, 1981
Cast
- Robert Gard - Gustav von Aschenbach
- John Shirley-Quirk - The Traveller
- Vincent Redmon - Tadzio (as Vincent Redman)
- Deanne Bergsma - Tadzio's Mother
- James Bowman - Apollon (voice)
Screenplay
- Myfanwy Piper (Opera)
- Thomas Mann (Novel)
Music: Benjamin Britten
Editing: Tony Palmer
Production: London Cultural Trust Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Tony Palmer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death in Venice about?
- Gustav Von Aschenbach, a passionate composer, arrives in Venice as a result of wanderlust and there meets a young man by whose beauty he becomes obsessed.
- Who directed Death in Venice?
- Death in Venice was directed by Tony Palmer.
- Who stars in Death in Venice?
- Death in Venice stars Robert Gard, John Shirley-Quirk, Vincent Redmon, Deanne Bergsma, James Bowman.
- How long is Death in Venice?
- Death in Venice has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is Death in Venice?
- Death in Venice is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Death in Venice produced?
- Death in Venice was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Death in Venice?
- The themes of Death in Venice include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.