The Return of Casanova (1992)

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After many years of rambling across Europe the aging Giacomo Casanova is impoverished. He wants to return to the Republic of Venice but he doesn't dare going there directly because he was a fugitive when he left. While he tries to find a way to get a pardon he meets a young lady named Marcelina. The more he shows his affection, the more ostentatiously she rejects him. Even so he doesn't give up on her because her lover Lorenzo has grave gaming debts. In return for the required money Lorenzo tells Casanova about a looming secret rendezvous with Marcelina. Moreover he lets Casanova take his place. Undercover of the night Casanova finally seduces her. Lorenzo later feels his honor was besmirched and demands satisfaction. Casanova kills him in a duel and then goes home to Venice.

Director: Edouard Niermans
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michel Portal, Bruno Coulais
Cinematography: Jean Penzer
Editing: Yves Deschamps
Production: Les Films Alain Sarde, Films A2
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

venice, italy, casanova, duel, 18th century

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Return of Casanova about?
After many years of rambling across Europe the aging Giacomo Casanova is impoverished. He wants to return to the Republic of Venice but he doesn't dare going there directly because he was a fugitive when he left. While he tries to find a way to get a pardon he meets a young lady named Marcelina. The more he shows his affection, the more ostentatiously she rejects him. Even so he doesn't give up on her because her lover Lorenzo has grave gaming debts. In return for the required money Lorenzo tells Casanova about a looming secret rendezvous with Marcelina. Moreover he lets Casanova take his place. Undercover of the night Casanova finally seduces her. Lorenzo later feels his honor was besmirched and demands satisfaction. Casanova kills him in a duel and then goes home to Venice.
Who directed The Return of Casanova?
The Return of Casanova was directed by Edouard Niermans.
Who stars in The Return of Casanova?
The Return of Casanova stars Alain Delon, Fabrice Luchini, Elsa Lunghini, Wadeck Stanczak, Delia Boccardo, Gilles Arbona.
How long is The Return of Casanova?
The Return of Casanova has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Return of Casanova?
The Return of Casanova is a Romance, Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Return of Casanova produced?
The Return of Casanova was produced in France.