Luchino Visconti

Luchino Visconti

director Italy

Luchino Visconti was a prominent Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his influential works in the realm of cinema during the mid-20th century. Born on November 2, 1906, in Milan, Visconti was a key figure in the neorealism movement, blending social themes with lush, stylized cinematography. His adaptation of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's novel 'Il Gattopardo' (The Leopard) in 1963 is celebrated as one of his masterpieces, featuring a star-studded cast including Alain Delon and Claudia Cardinale, and is often hailed as one of the greatest films in history. Visconti's rich storytelling and ability to convey complex emotional landscapes have left a lasting legacy in the world of film, influencing generations of filmmakers.

Born on Nov 02, 1906 (119 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
100,112
Power
3,174$
Sentiment
6.87
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Spain 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 46,754,778 44,025 $1,400,000 1,318$
Italy 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 60,461,826 56,087 $2,000,000 1,855$
Totals 2 107,216,604 100,112 $3,400,000 3,173$
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Spain Spain: Luchino Visconti adapted the novel 'Il Gattopardo' into a film, creating a masterpiece. 8

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Greece Greece: Luchino Visconti was the director of the masterpiece film 'Death in Venice' who described Andresen as 'the most beautiful boy in the world'. 9

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Iceland Iceland: Luchino Visconti directed the film Death in Venice (1971) in which Björn Andrésen starred. 5

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Switzerland Switzerland: Luchino Visconti was the director who cast Björn Andrésen in 'Death in Venice'. 5

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Hungary Hungary: Luchino Visconti was the director of Death in Venice who referred to Andrésen as 'the most beautiful boy in the world'. 5

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