Ossessione

A sultry and salt-of-the-earth adaptation of James M. Cain’s noir novel The Postman Always Rings Twice, this classic adultery and murder tale flouted the conventions of Mussolini’s Italy with its defiant depiction of sexuality and sin. ‘Steeped in the air of death and sperm,’ is how writer and collaborator Giuseppe De Santis described the spirit of Visconti’s directorial feature debut.

Restored in 4K by Cinecittà, CSC – Cineteca Nazionale and VIGGO.

Courtesy of Cinecittà.

Joint ticket available with Visconti and his Cinema: Decadence & Decay Season Launch on Thursday 9 January 18:10 NFT1 £17, concessions £14 (Members pay £2 less). Book in person at the box office or by phone on 020 7928 3232.