A Restored Gem by Luchino Visconti Unveiled in Exclusive Trailer for Conversation Piece

      One of the most enlightening retrospectives I had the chance to attend was focused on Luchino Visconti, held in 2018 at Film at Lincoln Center. His filmography, comprising 14 features, truly deserves to be viewed on the big screen. Now, one of his less recognized masterpieces has been restored in 4K and will soon be released in theaters.

      Conversation Piece, his 1974 melodrama and penultimate film, features Burt Lancaster, Helmut Berger, Silvana Mangano, and Romolo Valli, alongside appearances from Claudia Cardinale and Dominique Sanda. With a theatrical release by Kino Lorber set to start on January 23 at NYC’s Film Forum, we are excited to unveil the new restoration trailer.

      Here’s the synopsis: “The tranquil, isolated life of retired professor Burt Lancaster is disrupted when the brash aristocrat Silvana Mangano suddenly moves into the upper floors of his Rome home, bringing along her daughter, her daughter’s boyfriend, and the effete gigolo Helmut Berger. A sophisticated melodrama and thought-provoking exploration of class, art, sex, and death, CONVERSATION PIECE is one of Visconti’s most intimate works, showcasing one of Lancaster’s most moving performances."

      Watch the exclusive trailer below and find out more here.