Question 1

What real-life Venice opera house appears in the film's opening, and how was the movie connected to its reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

The film opens in La Fenice opera house in Venice. Enlarged frames from the movie were used as reference when reconstructing it after it was destroyed by arson in 1996 and reopened in 2003.

Question 2

Which famous actor was originally considered for a lead role but was rejected by producers over cost concerns?

Accepted Answer

Marlon Brando flew to Rome to test for director Luchino Visconti, but producers weren't convinced he was worth the money, so Farley Granger was hired instead.

Question 3

What unusual daily ritual did director Luchino Visconti insist on for the film's sets?

Accepted Answer

Luchino Visconti insisted on fresh-cut flowers being put in every set each morning, regardless of whether filming was scheduled that day or not.

Question 4

Which festivals has this film been featured at over the decades?

Accepted Answer

The film has been featured at Venice Film Festival (1954), Cannes Film Festival (2009), San Francisco International Film Festival (2010), Berlin International Film Festival (1988), and Locarno International Film Festival (1969, 1995).

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'Senso'?

Accepted Answer

A troubled and neurotic Italian Countess betrays her entire country for a self-destructive love affair with an Austrian Lieutenant.

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