Murder, Venice, relationships…it's a delicious concoction in the hands of crime novelist Donna Leon. Venice provides the lush backdrop for the film versions of the bestselling novels, which feature crime investigations, fine cuisine, the singular Commissario Guido Brunetti and canal boat rides instead of car chases.
When a corpse in lingerie and high heels turns out to be an influential bank director, Brunetti suspects blackmail. Directed by Christian von Castelberg, 2000.
During a protest, Brunetti's wife throws a stone into the window of a travel agency that allegedly supports the sex trade. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2002.
The man whose skeleton is found in a field outside Venice spoke his last words two years ago, but the ring on his finger continues to speak. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2002.
After a famous conductor dies from cyanide poisoning, Brunetti probes into his past and uncovers a picture of immorality and ruthlessness. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2003.
When Brunetti learns from the land registry office that his apartment lacks the necessary paperwork, he goes into a panic. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2003.
Mysterious deaths in a retirement community are brought to Brunetti's attention by a young nun who is then nearly killed herself. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, 2004.