To Forget Venice (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1979, To Forget Venice 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. To Forget Venice 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, To Forget Venice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Forget Venice page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Forget Venice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Forget Venice (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Forget Venice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Forget Venice worth watching?
- To Forget Venice 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 To Forget Venice?
- To Forget Venice stars Mariangela Melato, Eleonora Giorgi, Erland Josephson, Nerina Montagnani and David Pontremoli.
- When was To Forget Venice released?
- To Forget Venice was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.