Direction: Luchino Visconti
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Titles found: 20
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Alain Delon · Renato Salvatori · Annie Girardot · Katina Paxinou
Synopsis Rocco and His Brothers (1960) chronicles the tale of an impoverished family shattered by desire and avarice. The narrative centers around Rocco (Alain Delon), a gentle and idealistic young man who faces chaos and rivalry as he and his three...
8.2
10K votes
8.2
10K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Maria Micale · Sebastiano Valastro · Antonio Arcidiacono · Giuseppe Arcidiacono
Synopsis The Earth Trembles (1948) is set in a rural Sicilian community where fishermen are exploited by unscrupulous middlemen. A determined family decides to take a significant risk by purchasing their own vessel, aiming to gain autonomy and break free from...
8.0
2K votes
8.0
2K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Burt Lancaster · Claudia Cardinale · Alain Delon · Paolo Stoppa
Synopsis The Leopard (1963) unfolds in the tumultuous 1860s Sicily, depicting the fall of a prestigious aristocratic family amidst sweeping political transformations. The narrative follows the diminishing influence of the esteemed household of Fabrizio Corbero, Prince of Salina, affectionately known as...
7.8
16K votes
7.8
16K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Anna Magnani · Walter Chiari · Tina Apicella · Gastone Renzelli
7.6
2K votes
7.6
2K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Dirk Bogarde · Ingrid Thulin · Helmut Griem · Helmut Berger
Synopsis The Damned (1969) chronicles the downfall of a prominent family as it mirrors the ascent of Hitler's power in the 1930s, offering a compelling allegory for the broader societal shifts in Germany. The Essenbeck family, at the helm of the...
7.5
5K votes
7.5
5K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Maria Schell · Marcello Mastroianni · Jean Marais · Marcella Rovena
Synopsis White Nights (1957) is a visually breathtaking 1957 film directed by Luchino Visconti, inspired by a story from Fyodor Dostoyevsky. This cinematic gem features Marcello Mastroianni in one of his early roles as a solitary man who encounters a melancholic...
7.5
2K votes
7.5
2K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Helmut Berger · Romy Schneider · Trevor Howard · Silvana Mangano
Synopsis Ludwig II (1972) is a historical drama that chronicles the life of Ludwig, the King of Bavaria, from his ascension to the throne in 1864 to his tragic demise in 1886. The film portrays Ludwig as a romantic figure, deeply...
7.5
2K votes
7.5
2K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Dirk Bogarde · Björn Andrésen · Silvana Mangano · Marisa Berenson
Synopsis Death in Venice (1971) follows the story of Gustav von Aschenbach, a renowned composer, who seeks solace in Venice after a period of creative and personal turmoil. Set on the eve of World War I, the film delves into Aschenbach's...
7.4
22K votes
7.4
22K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Clara Calamai · Massimo Girotti · Juan de Landa · Dhia Cristiani
Synopsis Ossessione (1943) is a compelling narrative of a doomed romance between Gino, a charismatic young wanderer who stumbles upon a roadside eatery and gas station, and Giovanna, the attractive young spouse of the establishment's obese, older owner. Giovanna finds her...
7.4
1K votes
7.4
1K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Burt Lancaster · Silvana Mangano · Helmut Berger · Claudia Marsani
Synopsis Conversation Piece (1974) follows the story of a retired American professor who resides in a lavish palazzo in Rome, leading a secluded life. His tranquility is disrupted when a boisterous Italian marchesa and her entourage—comprising her paramour, her daughter, and...
7.4
2K votes
7.4
2K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Jennifer O'Neill · Laura Antonelli · Marc Porel
Synopsis The Innocent (1976) unfolds within the societal strata familiar to Visconti, albeit set in the 1890s, a decade preceding his birth. This cinematic masterpiece served as Visconti's final work, as he passed away during the film's editing phase. The narrative...
7.4
2K votes
7.4
2K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Alida Valli · Farley Granger · Massimo Girotti · Rina Morelli
Synopsis Senso (The Wanton Countess) (1954) is set in Venice during the spring of 1866, amidst a burgeoning underground rebellion against Austrian rule in Italy. The story revolves around the married Countess Livia Serpieri (Alida Valli), who witnesses her cousin's arrest...
7.2
2K votes
7.2
2K votes
Direction Vittorio De Sica · Federico Fellini · Mario Monicelli · Luchino Visconti
Cast Anita Ekberg · Sophia Loren · Romy Schneider · Peppino De Filippo
Synopsis Boccaccio '70 (1962) is a captivating collection of four distinct stories, each helmed by a prominent Italian director. The first segment, directed by Luchino Visconti, revolves around a billboard featuring a provocatively dressed woman that magically comes to life, causing...
6.9
2K votes
6.9
2K votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Anna Karina · Georges Wilson · Bernard Blier
Synopsis The Stranger (1967) is a cinematic adaptation by Luchino Visconti of Albert Camus's novel "L'Étranger." Upon its initial release, the film garnered a mix of critical reviews and has since been infrequently viewed. The narrative follows a Frenchman residing in...
6.8
869 votes
6.8
869 votes
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Claudia Cardinale · Jean Sorel · Michael Craig · Renzo Ricci
Synopsis Sandra of a Thousand Delights (1965) follows the journey of Sandra as she returns to her childhood home in Volterra, Tuscany, accompanied by her American spouse, Andrew. Sandra's visit is driven by a desire to honor her father, who perished...
6.8
514 votes
6.8
514 votes
Days of Glory
1945 · Documentary · 71 min. · Italy
Direction Mario Serandrei · Marcello Pagliero · Giuseppe de Santis · Luchino Visconti
6.6
31 votes
6.6
31 votes
Direction Alfredo Guarini · Gianni Franciolini · Roberto Rossellini · Luigi Zampa
Cast Ingrid Bergman · Anna Magnani · Isa Miranda · Alida Valli
Synopsis We, the Women (1953) presents a collection of five vignettes that delve into the personal lives of actresses, portraying them as ordinary women rather than celebrities. The opening segment, directed by Alfredo Guarini, follows the journey of aspiring actresses Emma...
6.4
187 votes
6.4
187 votes
In The Search of Tadzio
1970 · Documentary · 29 min. · Italy
Direction Luchino Visconti
Cast Luchino Visconti · Björn Andrésen
Synopsis In The Search of Tadzio (1970) chronicles the journey of renowned Italian director Luchino Visconti as he traverses Europe in pursuit of the perfect young actor to embody the character of Tadzio in his cinematic adaptation of Thomas Mann's classic...
5.9
76 votes
5.9
76 votes
Direction Luchino Visconti · Mauro Bolognini · Franco Rossi · Vittorio De Sica
Cast Silvana Mangano · Clint Eastwood · Alberto Sordi · Totò
5.6
373 votes
5.6
373 votes
Appunti su un fatto di cronaca (S)
1953 · Documentary · 5 min. · Italy
Direction Luchino Visconti
Synopsis Appunti su un fatto di cronaca (S) (1953) delves into the tragic case of a 12-year-old girl, Annarella Bracci, who was brutally assaulted and murdered in the bustling neighborhood of Primavalle, Rome. This area, a historic intersection in Italy, was...
5.3
66 votes
5.3
66 votes