Question 1

What real-life boy inspired the character Tadzio, and how old was he?

Accepted Answer

Tadzio was based on Władysław Gerard Jan Nepomuk Marya Moes, who was only 10 years old in May 1911.

Question 2

Why did Dirk Bogarde's appearance in the film end up looking more like Thomas Mann than Gustav Mahler?

Accepted Answer

Bogarde was originally supposed to wear a false nose to resemble Mahler, but it kept falling off. Instead, he wore a moustache and pince-nez glasses, making him look more like Thomas Mann.

Question 3

What lasting tribute to the film was created at the Grand Hôtel des Bains?

Accepted Answer

Because of the film's success, one of the big salons in the Grand Hôtel des Bains was later named 'Sala Visconti'. The hotel is now closed and in bad shape.

Question 4

What uncomfortable experience did Björn Andrésen recall from the Cannes Film Festival in 1971?

Accepted Answer

At age 16, Andrésen was taken to a gay club by Visconti and the crew, where waiters looked at him 'as if I was a nice meaty dish,' making him feel uncomfortable.

Question 5

Which major film festivals has Death in Venice been featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival (1971), Venice Film Festival (2018), Edinburgh International Film Festival (2019), and others including IndieLisboa and São Paulo.

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