The Tragic Fall of 'The Most Beautiful Boy in the World': Björn Andrésen’s Exploitation in Death in Venice
Björn Andrésen, the 15-year-old cast as Tadzio in Visconti's Death in Venice, suffered decades of trauma after being exploited as a child star. The 2021 documentary reveals his life in squalor, addiction, and silence — a devastating indictment of Hollywood’s treatment of youth.