The dramatic collapse of a wealthy, industrialist/Junker family during the reign of the Third Reich.
Director: Luchino Visconti
Writers: Nicola Badalucco, Enrico Medoli, Luchino Visconti
Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Ingrid Thulin, Helmut Griem
Visconti's masterpiece follows the devastating downfall of a prominent German industrial family as the Nazi regime tightens its grip. Featuring powerhouse performances from Bogarde, Thulin, and Griem, this epic drama explores ambition, corruption, and moral compromise amid historical darkness. A haunting portrait of complicity and decay.