Documentary on Björn Andrésen, 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World,' Airs on Sky Arte

The documentary 'Il ragazzo più bello del mondo' (The Most Beautiful Boy in the World), directed by Kristina Lindström and Kristian Petri, will air on Sky Arte on Saturday, August 26. The film explores the life of Björn Andrésen, who was cast by Luchino Visconti as Tadzio in the 1971 film 'Death in Venice' (Morte a Venezia), based on Thomas Mann's novel. Visconti famously called Andrésen 'the most beautiful boy in the world,' a label that profoundly affected his life. After 'Death in Venice,' Andrésen worked in Swedish independent productions and in Japan, where he played roles such as Lady Oscar and various anime and manga characters. The documentary, produced by Stina Gardell, is the result of over five years of research conducted in Paris, Stockholm, Budapest, Venice, and Tokyo. It aims to provide an intimate portrait of Andrésen, addressing themes of obsession with beauty, desire, sacrifice, and male objectification. The film also delves into family secrets and Andrésen's search for truth. The content on Sky Arte's website is curated by Artribune.