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Death In Venice (1971) - (Movie Clip) Opening, von Aschenbach

Ending the credits by director Count Luchino Visconti (descendant of the 13th century Milanese dynasty), with music from composer Gustav Mahler, and the liminal introduction of the protagonist, composer Gustav von Aschenbach (Dirk Bogarde), from Death In Venice, 1971.

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