Filmmaker Luchino Visconti was also an important opera director. SENSO begins in Venice’s Teatro La Fenice opera house, and the spirit of opera infuses the picture. In this 2011 documentary, film scholar Peter Brunette, historian Stefano Albertini, and author Wayne Koestenbaum highlight the themes.

A group of magic students explore the fact that their school has secrets.

In a monstrous hotel some creatures find themselves involved in funny events

The interview features cinema scholar Stefano Albertini as he discusses the context of Death in Venice within Italian culture at the time as well as the career and themes of director Luchino Visconti. Exploring these themes with great attention to detail, Albertini provides rewarding insights.

Cinderella, an orphan, is now under the control of her evil stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of her friends, she is able to fall in love with the Prince, while helping him win over his own obstacles.