THE KEY is Tinto Brass' his erotic masterpiece featuring a seductive score by Ennio Morricone.

Art professor Nino (Frank Finlay) feels he can no longer satisfy his younger, passionate wife Teresa (Stefania Sandrelli) the way she desires. He articulates his innermost thoughts and sexual fantasies in a diary, including the secret wish to see his daughter's fiancé's Laszlo (Franco Branciaroli) make love to Teresa. Nino leaves the key to the drawer, containing the diary, out for his wife to find.

THE KEY is based on the Japanese novel by Junichiro Tanizaki, but set in Venice, in the year 1940 during World War II. THE KEY is Tinto Brass' his erotic masterpiece featuring a seductive score by Ennio Morricone. This is regarded worldwide as one of the best erotic arthouse movies ever made.

Bonus Materials

• 4K Transfer and Restoration from the original camera negative
• Audio Commentary by film historians Eugenio Ercolani & Marcus Stiglegger
• Brass’ Talisman: An Interview with actor Franco Branciaroli
• Keyhole Venice: A look at the Venetian locations of the film
• Sensuous Morricone: A special 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
• Dual-layered Disc
• Slipcase
• Reversible Sleeve w/Original Italian Poster Art
• 20-Page illustrated Booklet w/Essay by Eugenio Ercolani

Cast & Crew

Actors:

• Stefania Sandrelli
• Frank Finlay
• Franco Branciaroli

Director: Tinto Brass