Tinto Brass's 'Deadly Sweet' Restored for Venice Film Festival

The restored 4K digital version of Tinto Brass's 1967 cult film "Deadly Sweet" will have its world premiere as the pre-opening event of the Venice Film Festival. This screening marks the first public presentation of the newly restored film, which stars Jean-Louis Trintignant and Ewa Aulin. The restoration was undertaken by Rome's Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (CSC) Cineteca Nazionale, a national film archive dedicated to preserving and promoting Italian cinema.

"Deadly Sweet" (original Italian title: "Colpo Rovente") is an early work by Brass, known for his later contributions to the softcore erotic genre. The film is a crime thriller with elements that foreshadow Brass's signature style. The restoration process involved meticulous digital cleaning and color correction to bring the film to its original visual quality, utilizing advanced techniques to enhance the viewing experience for modern audiences.

The Venice Film Festival, one of the oldest film festivals in the world, hosts its pre-opening events to generate anticipation for the main festival program. The selection of "Deadly Sweet" highlights the festival's commitment to showcasing cinematic heritage alongside contemporary filmmaking. The festival is scheduled to begin on August 28, 2024, with the pre-opening event taking place the day before.