Review of Death in Venice (1971) by Shinhui A — 14 Jun 2008

Tadzio is god damn sensationally beautiful...besides, I agree that passion may lead into destruction.

This review of Death in Venice (1971) was written by Shinhui A on 14 Jun 2008.

Death in Venice has generally received very positive reviews.

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