Set in Venice in the late nineteenth century and based on Henry James' eponymous novella, it is a story of obsession, grandeur lost and dreams of Byronic adventures. Ambitious editor Morton Vint is fascinated by his favorite Romantic poet and by his icon's short and wildly romantic life. Having traveled from America to Venice, he is determined to get his hands on the letters the poet wrote to his beautiful lover and muse, Juliana Bordereau.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2018. Based on Jean Pavans' scenic adaptation of "The Aspern papers" by Henry James. Wide screen. Special features: making of; James Ivory, Gabriela Bacher and Julien Landais discuss The Aspern papers.