Senso [Blu-ray]

Experience Luchino Visconti's masterful period melodrama, Senso, presented on Blu-ray. Set against the backdrop of the Third Italian War of Independence, the film follows Countess Livia Serpieri as she becomes entangled in a passionate and deceptive affair with Franz Mahler, a charismatic Lieutenant in the occupying Austrian army. Based on Camillo Boito's novella, this acclaimed work stars Alida Valli and Farley Granger and was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 15th Venice International Film Festival.

Key Features:

• 2K restoration of the film by Cineteca di Bologna and the Film Foundation with supervision by cinematographer Giuseppe Rotunno and Martin Scorsese.
• Original uncompressed PCM mono audio.
• Includes 'The Wanton Countess' - the alternate English language presentation with newly transferred audio.
• 'Luchino Visconti: Life as in a Novel' - a documentary on Visconti’s life and career.
• Archival interview with Luchino Visconti and Maria Callas.
• New interview with critic and fashion historian Matteo Augello (2025).
• Sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Time Tomorrow.

Specifications:

• Director: Luchino Visconti
• Actors: Alida Valli, Farley Granger, Heinz Moog, Massimo Girotti
• Language: English, Italian
• Subtitles: Not specified
• Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Format: Blu-ray
• Release Date: September 14, 2026
• Studio: Radiance Films
• EAN: 5060974682447

Discover a tale of lust, deception, and political intrigue in this visually stunning cinematic masterpiece.