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Visconti’s best-known films include Senso (1954) and The Leopard [2] (1963); historical melodramas adapted from Italian literary classics, the gritty drama Rocco and His Brothers (1960), and his "German Trilogy" – The Damned (1969), Death in Venice (1971) and Ludwig (1973).
Oct 8, 2015 · Perhaps Visconti’s most compellingly accessible film, surely “Rocco and His Brothers” is also his most influential: it’s impossible not to notice the heavy debt owed to it by the ...
- The Leopard (1963) “The Leopard” is a 1963 Italian epic historical drama film directed by Luchino Visconti, one of the most prominent and influential filmmakers in the history of Italian cinema.
- La Terra Trema (1948) “La Terra Trema” is a neorealist film directed by Luchino Visconti and released in 1948. The film is a powerful and moving portrayal of the struggles of fishermen in a small Sicilian village, exploring themes of poverty, exploitation, and social injustice.
- Rocco and His Brothers (1960) “Rocco and His Brothers” is a 1960 Italian drama film directed by Luchino Visconti. The film tells the story of the Parondi family, who move from rural southern Italy to the industrial north in search of a better life.
- Death in Venice (1971) “Death in Venice” is a 1971 film directed by Luchino Visconti, based on the novella of the same name by Thomas Mann. The film stars Dirk Bogarde as Gustav von Aschenbach, a famous writer who becomes infatuated with a young boy named Tadzio (Bjorn Andresen) while on holiday in Venice.
1. The Leopard (1963) PG | 186 min | Drama, History. 7.9. Rate. 100 Metascore. The Prince of Salina, a noble aristocrat of impeccable integrity, tries to preserve his family and class amid the tumultuous social upheavals of 1860s Sicily. Director: Luchino Visconti | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Claudia Cardinale, Paolo Stoppa. Votes: 28,852.
Nov 2, 2022 · Exploring the iconic filmmaker who inspired directors such as Martin Scorsese, this is the ultimate beginner's guide to the six best films by Luchino Visconti.
1. The Leopard (1963) PG | 186 min | Drama, History. 7.9. Rate. 100 Metascore. The Prince of Salina, a noble aristocrat of impeccable integrity, tries to preserve his family and class amid the tumultuous social upheavals of 1860s Sicily. Director: Luchino Visconti | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Claudia Cardinale, Paolo Stoppa. Votes: 28,504.
Rocco and His Brothers. 1960 2h 59m Not Rated. 8.2 (21K) Rate. 84 Metascore. Having recently been uprooted to Milan, Rocco and his four brothers each look for a new way in life when a prostitute comes between Rocco and his brother Simone. Director Luchino Visconti Stars Alain Delon Renato Salvatori Annie Girardot. 7.