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The Most Beautiful Boy in the World (2021)

1h 33m 2021 Germany, Sweden

Italian director Luchino Visconti declared Björn Andrésen, then just a teenager, the world's most beautiful boy during the 1971 premiere of Death in Venice. This unexpected accolade catapulted him into fame but also cast a long shadow over his life. Now, five decades later, Andrésen reflects on the profound impact of that moment, grappling with the pressures of beauty and the complexities of a life lived under such scrutiny. His journey reveals both the allure and the burden of being labeled an icon of beauty at such a young age.

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