Character Relationships in Senso
Il Tenente Franz Mahler (played by Farley Granger) is a protagonist in Senso.
La Contessa Livia Serpieri (played by Alida Valli) is a protagonist in Senso.
Il Marchese Roberto Ussoni (played by Massimo Girotti) appears in Senso.
Il Conte Serpieri (played by Heinz Moog) appears in Senso.
Clara, la Prostituta (played by Marcella Mariani) appears in Senso.
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Character Relationship Map: Senso
Senso (1954) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Il Tenente Franz Mahler
(played by Farley Granger) — protagonist
La Contessa Livia Serpieri
(played by Alida Valli) — protagonist
Il Marchese Roberto Ussoni
(played by Massimo Girotti) — supporting
Il Conte Serpieri
(played by Heinz Moog) — supporting
Clara, la Prostituta
(played by Marcella Mariani) — supporting
Key Relationships
La Contessa Livia Serpieri → Clara, la Prostituta
(Conflict Romantic Rival)
Il Tenente Franz Mahler → Clara, la Prostituta
(Social Transactional Companion)
Il Tenente Franz Mahler → Il Marchese Roberto Ussoni
(Conflict Political Enemy)
La Contessa Livia Serpieri → Il Marchese Roberto Ussoni
(Family Cousins)
La Contessa Livia Serpieri → Il Tenente Franz Mahler
(Romantic Secret Lovers)
La Contessa Livia Serpieri → Il Conte Serpieri
(Family Spouse)
Story Analysis
A tragic tale of obsessive love, political betrayal, and psychological collapse during the Italian unification war.
Plot Progression
Venetian Romance & Political Turmoil
War, Betrayal & Separation
Shattered Illusions in Verona
Madness & Retribution
Directed by Luchino Visconti
Senso (1954) · 7.2/10 · drama, romance, war
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