Review of Death in Venice (1971) by John A — 13 Aug 2010
Visconti's films are always a visual joy, and this is no exception. Not as lush as The Leopard, DiV offers a grittier, claustrophobic vision of Venice that never fails to engage the eye. That said, the film's beauty remains distant and cool, akin to the role of a quiet observer rather than a participant in the action.
I suspect that was exactly what Visconti was going for, but the approach, in turn, leaves me a bit distant toward the film in the final analysis.
This review of Death in Venice (1971) was written by John A on 13 Aug 2010.
Death in Venice has generally received very positive reviews.
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