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Vergiß Venedig (1979): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1979 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1979, Vergiß Venedig is a drama film directed by Franco Brusati, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. A brother, Earland Josephson, returns to his family home to visit his sister in the Italian countryside. He brings with him his young male lover. In the house with the sister are two women, one of whom, Mariangela Melato, takes care of the farm. The two women are friends and lovers since childhood and one senses that Melato's relationship is shadowed by the relationship she had with her mother shown through wonderful flashbacks. The brother also has wonderful memories of his and his sister's childhood in that same house with their father who was a magician. Following a night out at a lovely restaurant in the woods, other memories of the past are aroused in the Brother. The next day they all plan to drive to Venice where his sister sang opera in her youth for a holiday. Fate intervenes.

Who’s in it. Vergiß Venedig stars Mariangela Melato as Anna, Eleonora Giorgi as Claudia, Erland Josephson as Nicky and Nerina Montagnani as Caterina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Vergiß Venedig has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vergiß Venedig page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vergiß Venedig tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Vergiß Venedig (1979)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vergiß Venedig change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Vergiß Venedig worth watching?
Vergiß Venedig holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Vergiß Venedig?
Vergiß Venedig stars Mariangela Melato, Eleonora Giorgi, Erland Josephson, Nerina Montagnani and David Pontremoli.
When was Vergiß Venedig released?
Vergiß Venedig was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.