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The Most Beautiful Boy in the World (2021)

Documentary

In 1971, due to the world premiere of Death in Venice, Italian director Lucino Visconti proclaimed his Tadzio as the world’s most beautiful boy. A shadow that today, 50 years later, weighs Björn Andrésen’s life.

Release Date
July 30, 2021
Runtime
1h 33m
Rating
7.4/10 (56 votes)

Directors: Kristina Lindström, Kristian Petri

Cast: Björn Andrésen, Robine Román, Annike Andresen, Jessica Vennberg, Ann Lagerström, Miriam Sambol, Silva Filmer, Margareta Krantz

Production: Mantaray Film, Jonas Gardell Produktion, SVT, ZDF/Arte
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CinemaSerf - 7/10

If there ever were to be a story of not just how transitory beauty is, but of how shallow too - then it has to be this documentary film. Kristina Lindström starts us off in the grubby and filthy apartment of Björn Andrésen. His neighbours are threatening to have him evicted if he doesn't up his game... Who is he and why should we care? Well we are quickly taken back fifty years to auditions held b...

May 30, 2022

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

7.4
93 min

In 1971, due to the world premiere of Death in Venice, Italian director Lucino Visconti proclaimed his Tadzio as the world’s most beautiful boy. A shadow that today, 50 years later, weighs Björn Andrésen’s life.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageSwedish
Release Date7/30/2021
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Cast

Björn Andrésen

as Self

RR

Robine Román

as Self - Björn Andrésen's Daughter

AA

Annike Andresen

as Self - Björn Andrésen's Sister

JV

Jessica Vennberg

as Self - Björn Andrésen's Girlfriend

AL

Ann Lagerström

as Self - Björn Andrésen's Childhood Friend (voice)

MS

Miriam Sambol

as Self - Governess (voice)

SF

Silva Filmer

as Self - Björn Andrésen's Mother's Friend

MK

Margareta Krantz

as Self - Casting Director (voice)

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Youth and Mortality

Featurette

Objectification

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Power Dynamics

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Reading the Ending

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Reflecting on Björn Andrésen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Most Beautiful Boy in the World about?

In 1971, due to the world premiere of Death in Venice, Italian director Lucino Visconti proclaimed his Tadzio as the world’s most beautiful boy. A shadow that today, 50 years later, weighs Björn André…

How long is The Most Beautiful Boy in the World?

1h 33m

When was The Most Beautiful Boy in the World released?

July 30, 2021

Who directed The Most Beautiful Boy in the World?

Kristina Lindström, Kristian Petri

Who stars in The Most Beautiful Boy in the World?

Björn Andrésen, Robine Román, Annike Andresen

What genre is The Most Beautiful Boy in the World?

Documentary