Movie

Nightmare in Venice

1989 · 91 min

A slow, sensual descent into temptation and unease, wrapped in elegant Venetian masks and a lingering sense of dread.

Overview: A brilliant surgeon and millionaire, married to a beautiful woman, and highly regarded in the society of Venice, wants more from life and searches for new sensations. Adapted from the 1926 novella Dream Story by the Austrian writer Arthur Schnitzler.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, identity, sexuality, betrayal
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
identity
sexuality
betrayal
class
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong