Synopsis

The Leopard brought Luchino Visconti international acclaim, winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1963. The film operatically portrays the decline of the Sicilian aristocracy during the 19th-century unification struggle. Burt Lancaster stars as Prince Salina, with Alain Delon as his nephew Tancredi and Claudia Cardinale as Angelica, the daughter of a wealthy merchant—each delivering outstanding performances.

Director

Luchino Visconti

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Luchino Visconti’s birth. Beginning his career as an assistant to Jean Renoir, he garnered attention with in 1942 and went on to direct around 20 notable films until his death in 1976. Following World War II, he was recognized as a key figure in neorealism with works like and . A descendant of Italian nobility, Visconti also made significant contributions to theater and opera. His profound understanding of literature and music is reflected in his later works such as , , and .