VISCONTI LUCHINO: (1906-1976) Italian theatre,... Lot 23

VISCONTI LUCHINO: (1906-1976) Italian theatre, opera and film Director. One of the leading figures of Italian neorealism. Best remembered for his films The Leopard (1963) and Death in Venice (1971). A very interesting A.L.S., `Luchino Visconti´, two pages, folio, n.p., 22nd July 1955, to Danilo, in Italian. Visconti refers to a film project, stating in part, `Dear Danilo, the proposal I have to make to you is the following one - I have decided to personally assume the task of staging the crucible of Miller. I mean the scenography and costumes.´ Visconti further explains to his correspondent the assistant post he has been considering for research of documentation and film making, saying `..I have been thinking in you. If you want to accept such task.´ and reminds and requests secrecy `Right now I tell you that I demand an absolute discretion and secrecy at work..´ Visconti further again explains that the work will be in Rome and that he needs a prompt response. Small overall minor creasing. Folded. G