Visconti's last film is a lush melodrama about a self-absorbed Roman nobleman whose hypocrisy is laid bare when his wife begins an affair. The new transfer was scanned in 4K from the original camera negative in Italy, so the film's opulent interiors should look better than they have in decades. If you love Italian cinema's grand period dramas, this is a big-screen chance you will not get often.
What to expect
A restored classic on a cinema screen, in Italian with English subtitles. Expect sumptuous costumes and sets and a slow-building domestic tragedy. Seeing a restoration like this projected in a dark theater is a very different experience from streaming it at home.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St-Lincoln Center.
- Festival screenings can sell out; check for rush or standby seats.
- Arrive early; latecomers may not be seated once the film starts.
- It is in Italian with English subtitles.
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Common questions
Is this the original 1976 film?
Yes, Visconti's 1976 film in a new 4K restoration.
What is it about?
A nobleman's hypocrisy is exposed when his wife pursues an affair.
Which program is it in?
NYFF Revivals.
