ITALY · 1954

Senso

Luchino Visconti
forbidden love wartime betrayal class and privilege self-destruction patriotism vs. passion
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A troubled and neurotic Italian Countess betrays her entire country for a self-destructive love affair with an Austrian Lieutenant.

Year1954
CountryItaly
DirectorLuchino Visconti
Senso poster

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