Casanova's Return (2023)
Leo Bernardi is a successful and acclaimed Italian director. He’s approaching the end of his career but he cannot accept his slow decline. He has just finished shooting his last movie and he’s deeply sad. The movie is inspired by the novel about Casanova written by Arthur Schnitzler, a character so similar to the director, even more than he could imagine. Schnitzler’s Casanova is aged, glory days are over: he lost his charm and his attraction to women, he’s broke and no more eager to travel through Europe. After a long exile, he just wants to go back to Venice, his homeland. While traveling home Casanova meets a girl, Marcolina. She reawakens his desire, lost for years. So, he tries to seduce her but that leads him to a tragic understanding: he’s an old man now. It’s not by chance that Leo Bernardi decided to tell this story right now, in a pivotal moment of his life and career. The destiny of both Casanova and his director leads them to a final confrontation.
Cast
- Toni Servillo - Leo Bernardi
- Sara Serraiocco - Silvia
- Fabrizio Bentivoglio - Giacomo Casanova
- Natalino Balasso - Gianni
- Bianca Panconi - Marcolina
- Ale - Olivo
- Antonio Catania - Alberto
- Elio De Capitani - Marchese Celsi
- Angelo Di Genio - Tenente Lorenzi
- Franz - Uomo pronto soccorso
Screenplay
- Gabriele Salvatores (Screenplay)
- Umberto Contarello (Screenplay)
- Sara Mosetti (Screenplay)
- Arthur Schnitzler (Novel)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Casanova's Return about?
- Leo Bernardi is a successful and acclaimed Italian director. He’s approaching the end of his career but he cannot accept his slow decline. He has just finished shooting his last movie and he’s deeply sad. The movie is inspired by the novel about Casanova written by Arthur Schnitzler, a character so similar to the director, even more than he could imagine. Schnitzler’s Casanova is aged, glory days are over: he lost his charm and his attraction to women, he’s broke and no more eager to travel through Europe. After a long exile, he just wants to go back to Venice, his homeland. While traveling home Casanova meets a girl, Marcolina. She reawakens his desire, lost for years. So, he tries to seduce her but that leads him to a tragic understanding: he’s an old man now. It’s not by chance that Leo Bernardi decided to tell this story right now, in a pivotal moment of his life and career. The destiny of both Casanova and his director leads them to a final confrontation.
- Who directed Casanova's Return?
- Casanova's Return was directed by Gabriele Salvatores.
- Who stars in Casanova's Return?
- Casanova's Return stars Toni Servillo, Sara Serraiocco, Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Natalino Balasso, Bianca Panconi, Ale.
- How long is Casanova's Return?
- Casanova's Return has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Casanova's Return?
- Casanova's Return is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Casanova's Return?
- Casanova's Return had a budget of $7M.
- Where was Casanova's Return produced?
- Casanova's Return was produced in Italy.