‘Alone in Venice’ Twists Thomas Mann Story on Digital, VOD Jan. 7

Follows young American actor Saul Larson, waiting in Venice for his married Chinese director. Deeply in love with her, Saul is left with endless excuses as she keeps him waiting, alone and longing in Alone in Venice.

Directed by: Jules East
Starring: Apollo Luce, Lisa Jacqueline Starrett, Luca Rosini
Written by: Jules East
Rating: NR
Running time: N/A
Genre: Drama
Year: 2025
Country: US
Studio: Freestyle Digital Media

A modern reversal of the Thomas Mann novelella, “Death In Venice,” here in which a young actor is waiting for his married director while questioning what love is. It tells the story of a young and beautiful American aspiring actor, Saul Larson, waiting for his married Chinese female director in Venice, Italy. The actor was fervently in love with the director, while she was giving him excuses after excuses, having him wait alone in Venice. Finally, when the flood season comes, Saul receives a text message from the director. Will they finally meet in Venice? And what will come out of their meeting?

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