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The Return of Casanova (1992)

The Return of Casanova (1992)

Drama Comedy Romance
Release Date: 1992, May 12
Directors: Édouard Niermans
Countries: France
Production: Les Films Alain Sarde, Les Films Alain Sarde, Films A2, Films A2
Cast: Michel Francini, Philippe Leroy, Alain Cuny, Fabrice Luchini, Alain Delon, Jacques Boudet, André Raffard, Delia Boccardo, Elsa Lunghini, Rebecca Potok, Sandrine Blancke, Gilles Arbona

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

18th century duel venice, italy casanova