About
Italian theatre and filmmaker who directed Death in Venice starring Dirk Bogarde.
Before Fame
He was born into an aristocratic family and was inspired by music, art, and theatre at a young age.
Trivia
He was nominated for an Academy Award for writing the screenplay of the 1969 film The Damned.
Family Life
He had a relationship with actor Helmut Berger who played Martin in Visconti's film The Damned.
Associated With
He directed the film "The Leopard" starring Burt Lancaster.
