The Most Beautiful Boy in the World

This documentary examines the life of Björn Andrésen, who gained international fame at age 15 after being cast by Luchino Visconti in the film Death in Venice. Visconti described the teenager as the most beautiful boy in the world, a label that brought immediate stardom but also created a lifelong struggle. Five decades after the premiere, Andrésen reflects on his memories of traveling between Venice, London, Cannes, and Japan, discussing the tragic episodes and cinematic history that followed his early success as he attempts to find personal stability.

The film was directed by Kristian Petri and Kristina Lindström, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It features Björn Andrésen appearing as himself alongside his daughter, Robine Román, his sister, Annike Andresen, and his girlfriend, Jessica Vennberg. The production was a joint effort between Germany and Sweden, involving companies such as SVT and ZDF/Arte.

Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 2,300 votes and a slightly higher score of 7.3/10 on TMDB from 61 votes.