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  • Death In Venice (1971)
    Review preview for Death In Venice

    Innately melodramatic, unremittingly langurous, Death In Venice is as complete a film as can be, existing in its own space and on its own terms.

    Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
    An ageing composer becomes obsessed with a beautiful teenage boy as cholera ravages the City of Bridges.
  • Ludwig (1972)
    Review preview for Ludwig

    The set pieces are beautiful, with wondrous scenery and lavish costumes, which bring this period drama to life.

    Harry Lockhart · 3.5 out of 5
    The king of Bavaria struggles with his inner demons.
  • Oedipus Rex (1967)
    Review preview for Oedipus Rex

    If Oedipus Rex is a challenging film for those used to more conventional aesthetic approaches this is thus with good reason and, in many respects, the entire point.

    Keith Hennessey Brown · 4 out of 5
    Pasolini's reworking of the tale of Oedipus. Out to own as part of the box set.

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