Berenson's early film roles included Gustav von Aschenbach's wife in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film "Death in Venice" and the Jewish department store heiress Natalia Landauer in the 1972 film "Cabaret". The latter role led to two Golden Globe nominations, a BAFTA nomination and an award from the National Board of Review). She also portrayed tragic beauty Lady Lyndon in the Stanley Kubrick film "Barry Lyndon" (1975). Vincent Canby of "The New York Times" wrote: "Marisa Berenson splendidly suits her costumes and wigs." She recalled her experience working under Kubrick's direction: