Casanova Variations
“"Viva la libertà!"”
Synopsis
Alone in a secluded mansion, Giacomo Casanova cries out then collapses. When the mysterious and beautiful writer, Elisa von der Recke, comes to visit, it breathes new life into the old man. A movie that captures the myth of the greatest seducer of all times, Casanova, his story is told both through fiction and on-stage opera performances that unravel the tale of his adventures, his passions, and ultimately his fear of death.
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John Malkovich
Giacomo
Fanny Ardant
Lucrecia
Veronica Ferres
Elisa
Maria João Bastos
Lady Doctor
Victoria Guerra
Sophie
Lola Naymark
Cecile
Jonas Kaufmann
Count Branicki
Maria João Luís
Aunt
Miguel Monteiro
Doctor
Maria João Pinho
Fan with Daughter
Marina Albuquerque
Lady in the Intermission
Florian Boesch
Giacomo II
Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė
Isabella I
Miah Persson
Elisa II
Anna Prohaska
Caterina
Kate Lindsey
Belline
Kerstin Avemo
Leonilda
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Jessica (as Tracy Ann Oberman)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Sturminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Sturminger
- Original Title
- Casanova Variations
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Amour Fou Vienna, Alfama Films, X Filme Creative Pool, Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Sturminger
Michael Sturminger, Markus Schleinzer
André Szankowski
Evi Romen
Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu, Paulo Branco, Bady Minck
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Sturminger
Director
Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu
Producer
Paulo Branco
Producer
Bady Minck
Producer
Michael Sturminger
Screenplay
Evi Romen
Editor
André Szankowski
Director of Photography
Markus Schleinzer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Casanova Variations
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What is Casanova Variations about?
Alone in a secluded mansion, Giacomo Casanova cries out then collapses. When the mysterious and beautiful writer, Elisa von der Recke, comes to visit, it breathes new life into the old man. A movie that captures the myth of the greatest seducer of all times, Casanova, his story is told both through fiction and on-stage opera performances that unravel the tale of his adventures, his passions, and ultimately his fear of death.
Who directed Casanova Variations?
Casanova Variations was directed by Michael Sturminger.
Who stars in Casanova Variations?
The principal cast of Casanova Variations includes John Malkovich, Fanny Ardant, Veronica Ferres, Maria João Bastos, Victoria Guerra.
When was Casanova Variations released and how long is it?
Casanova Variations was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Casanova Variations?
Casanova Variations holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).