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Venice: Theme and Variations (1957): Cast

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Venice: Theme and Variations is a 1957 documentary directed by James Ivory, starring Alexander Scourby as Narrator (voice). It runs 28 minutes.

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Venice: Theme and Variations (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Director
James Ivory
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Venice: Theme and Variations About?

The premise of Venice: Theme and Variations without spoilers.

This 28‑minute documentary, created as Ivory’s USC master’s thesis, marked his debut as a filmmaker. Though brief, it demonstrates a sophisticated sense of composition and a lush aesthetic texture, offering an early showcase of his visual style.

Venice: Theme and Variations Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • venice italy
  • painting
  • gondola
  • city
  • church
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Cast & crew

Venice: Theme and Variations Cast & Characters

Alexander Scourby plays Narrator (voice) in Venice: Theme and Variations. Directed by James Ivory.

From the director

More from James Ivory

More films directed by James Ivory, best-rated first: The Remains of the Day, A Room with a View, Howards End and Maurice.

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Venice: Theme and Variations FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Venice: Theme and Variations, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Venice: Theme and Variations?

Venice: Theme and Variations runs 28 minutes.

When was Venice: Theme and Variations released?

Venice: Theme and Variations was released on March 1, 1957.

Who directed Venice: Theme and Variations?

Venice: Theme and Variations was directed by James Ivory.

More films by James Ivory

Who is in the cast of Venice: Theme and Variations?

Venice: Theme and Variations stars Alexander Scourby as Narrator (voice).

Does Venice: Theme and Variations have a post-credit scene?

No. Venice: Theme and Variations has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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