Portugal / France / Austria / Germany,
2014, 118 min
Directed by:
Michael SturmingerCinematography:
André SzankowskiCast:
John Malkovich, Fanny Ardant, Veronica Ferres, Jonas Kaufmann, Lola Naymark, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Maria João Bastos, Victória Guerra, Maria João Pinho (more)Plots(1)
"Viva la libertà!" Alone in a secluded mansion Giacomo Casanova cries out, then collapses. When the mysterious and beautiful writer Elisa van der Recke comes to visit, it breathes new life into the old man and he decides to begin a new life... This movie captures the myth of the greatest seducer of all times, Casanova. His story is told both through fiction and on-stage performances that unravel the tale of his adventures, his passions, and ultimately his fear of death. (MFFK Febiofest)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2014 - Michael Sturminger (Golden Shell for Best Film)