The Key 4K Ultra HD presents Tinto Brass’ most celebrated erotic drama in a lavish 2-disc edition, newly restored from the original camera negative. Set in Venice during World War II, the film follows art professor Nino, who records his deepest desires and fantasies in a private diary, deliberately leaving the key where his younger wife Teresa can find it. As the boundaries between confession, voyeurism, and obsession dissolve, Brass transforms Junichiro Tanizaki’s provocative novel into a lush, deeply sensual exploration of power, desire, and erotic self-discovery.

Widely regarded as one of the finest erotic arthouse films ever made, The Key is anchored by Stefania Sandrelli’s fearless performance and enhanced by Ennio Morricone’s seductive, unforgettable score. This definitive 4K release from Cult Epics brings together extensive new and archival supplements, making it an essential edition for collectors of European arthouse and erotic cinema.

directed by: tinto brass
starring: stefania sandrelli, frank finlay, franco branciaroli
1983 / 156 min / english / stereo

The Key [2 Disc Edition] [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] w/slip

Name: The Key [2 Disc Edition] [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray] w/slip
Brand: Cult Epics

$49.99

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4K UHD & BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

• 4k transfer and restoration from the original camera negative
• audio commentary by film historians eugenio ercolani and marcus stiglegger
• brass’ talisman, interview with actor franco branciaroli
• keyhole venice, a look at the film’s venetian locations
• sensuous morricone, a feature 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

PACKAGING & CONTENTS
• 2-disc set: 4k ultra hd / blu-ray
• slipcase
• reversible sleeve with original italian poster art
• 20-page illustrated booklet with an essay by eugenio ercolani

Additional details
Label: Cult Epics
Region: region free
Language: english
Audio: stereo
Year: 1983
Number of discs: 2
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