Art professor Nino (Frank Finlay) feels he can no longer satisfy his younger, passionate wife Teresa (Stefania Sandrelli) the way she desires. He articulates his innermost thoughts and sexual fantasies in a diary, including the secret wish to see his daughter's fiancé's Laszlo (Franco Branciaroli) make love to Teresa. Nino leaves the key to the drawer, containing the diary, out for his wife to find.
THE KEY is based on the Japanese novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, but set in Venice, in the year 1940 during World War II. THE KEY is Tinto Brass' his erotic masterpiece featuring a seductive score by Ennio Morricone. This is regarded worldwide as one of the best erotic arthouse movies ever made.
Bonus Materials
4K Transfer and Restoration from the original camera negative
Audio Commentary by film historians Eugenio Ercolani & Marcus Stiglegger
Brass’ Talisman: An Interview with actor Franco Branciaroli
Keyhole Venice: A look at the Venetian locations of the film
Sensuous Morricone: A special on Ennio Morricone and Tinto Brass
Isolated Score by Ennio Morricone
Archival Interview with Tinto Brass (2001)
Outtakes of The Key: Venice
The Key Poster Gallery
Tinto Brass Photo Gallery
Tinto Brass 4K Trailers
Dual-layered Disc
Slipcase
Reversible Sleeve w/Original Italian Poster Art
20-Page illustrated Booklet w/Essay by Eugenio Ercolani