The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

93 mins | Documentary | July 30, 2021

In 1971, due to the world premiere of Death in Venice, Italian director Lucino Visconti proclaimed his Tadzio as the world’s most beautiful boy. A shadow that today, 50 years later, weighs Björn Andrésen’s life.

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

93 mins | Documentary | July 30, 2021

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World
In 1971, due to the world premiere of Death in Venice, Italian director Lucino Visconti proclaimed his Tadzio as the world’s most beautiful boy. A shadow that today, 50 years later, weighs Björn Andrésen’s life.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers Dogwoof Films, Mantaray Film
Original title The Most Beautiful Boy in the World
Directors Kristina Lindström, Kristian Petri
Writers

Cast

Riyoko Ikeda

as Self

Hajime Sawatari

as Self

Luchino Visconti

as Self (archival footage)

Masatoshi Sakai

as Self