A retrospective on one of the best film directors of Italian Cinema
Luchino Visconti (1906–1976) is one of the towering figures of Italian cinema, a true giant of post war neo-realism whose work flowed masterfully across numerous genres and adaptations.
While he made relatively few films, his accomplishments spanned over three decades and maintained an unqualified beauty and formal rigour. Known for his luscious mise en scène defined by often epic exteriors, sumptuous interiors, and ornamental detail, his intimate control of the frame is apparent not only in his formal compositions, but in the deployment of both black-and-white and colour cinematography (often lensed by the greats of European cinema), impressive cinematic vistas and potent political allegories.