Searching for Tadzio (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1970, Searching for Tadzio is a documentary film directed by Luchino Visconti, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. An account of Italian film director Luchino Visconti's travels in search for a young actor to portray the role of Tadzio in his 1971 adaptation of Thomas Mann's novella Death in Venice (1912).
Who’s in it. Searching for Tadzio stars Luchino Visconti as Self (uncredited), Björn Andrésen as Self (uncredited) and Sergio Garfagnoli as Self (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Searching for Tadzio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Searching for Tadzio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Searching for Tadzio tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Searching for Tadzio (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Searching for Tadzio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Searching for Tadzio worth watching?
- Searching for Tadzio holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Searching for Tadzio?
- Searching for Tadzio stars Luchino Visconti, Björn Andrésen and Sergio Garfagnoli.
- When was Searching for Tadzio released?
- Searching for Tadzio was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.