Cult Epics presents Tinto Brass’ his first erotic film
THE KEY (1983)
World Premiere on 4K UHD+Blu-ray + North American premiere on Blu-ray March 24th, 2026
Cult Epics presents the World premiere 4K UHD release of Tinto Brass, THE KEY, the erotic arthouse classic, completely newly restored on 4K UHD+Blu-ray March 24th, 2026.
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.
THE KEY 4K UHD+Blu-ray / Blu-ray
Price: $49.95 / $34.95
Street Date: March 24, 2026
Production Year: 1983
Country: Italy
Video run time: Approx. 112 Mins
Language: English & Italian language w/optional English subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audio: DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
Label: Cult Epics
Distributor: MVD Entertainment Group
Rating: Not Rated
Region: Free
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- 4K Transfer (from the original camera negative & Restoration + HDR
- 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
Includes:
- Slipcase
- Reversible Sleeve w/Original - Italian Poster Art
- 20-Page illustrated Booklet w/Essay by Eugenio Ercolani
