Death in Venice (1971)

"Death in Venice" (1971) is based on Thomas Mann's novella and follows the story of a renowned composer, Gustav von Aschenbach, who becomes obsessed with a young Polish boy while staying in Venice. As Aschenbach's fixation grows, he is torn between his creative passion and his desire for the boy, leading to a psychological and emotional conflict within him. The movie probes themes of beauty, desire, mortality, and the struggle between artistic discipline and personal longing, culminating in a poignant exploration of obsession and decay.