This is a portrait of Luchino Visconti’s (1906 - 1976) creative life. We follow Visconti from his childhood days among the aristocrats, across first writings about film, work with Renoir, activities in theatre and on film, to his part in the film movement neorealism. The documentary consists of scenes from Visconti’s films, interviews with different actors and other collaborators as well as film critics.
CYCLE: FILM
From 28.10. To 31.10.2006.
Program of films by Luchino Visconti II
Luchino Visconti
documentary, 1999
DIRECTED BY: Carlo Lizzani
SCRIPT:
Carlo Lizzani,
Luigi Filippo D'Amico
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Bruno Di Virgilio
Synopsis:
b/w and color, 60 min