Casanova
Series Overview
Italian adventurer and libertine Giovanni Jacopo Casanova lived from 1725 to 1798, but in this six-part series Dennis Potter attempted to find a contemporary relevance through his central themes of sex and religion. He commented that Casanova "was concerned with religious and sexual freedom, and these are the things we have to address ourselves to now." Casanova was imprisoned in Venice in 1755, and Potter used that event as a central device, constantly inter-cutting to contrast Casanova's amorous escapades, radiant, joyful and brightly lit, with his oppressive solitary confinement in the gloom of a half-darkened cell.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
50 min per episode
1971 – 1971
Premiered: Tue, Nov 16, 1971
Dennis PotterLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Golden Apples”
Casanova longed for books during imprisonment; now, as an old man, he is surrounded by them. Aged 73, he works as a librarian in a German castle, although disquieting rumours have reached the ears of tyrannical major-domo Herr Feldkirchner about the whereabouts of Casanova's hand in relation to the cook's skirts. Plagued by a heart ailment, Casanova struggles to put to text form the memories of his life, including his triumphant prison escape.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Potter
Shaun MacLoughlin
Graham Bunn
Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Bunn
Editor
Mark Shivas
Producer
Peter Seddon
Production Design
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Casanova about?
Italian adventurer and libertine Giovanni Jacopo Casanova lived from 1725 to 1798, but in this six-part series Dennis Potter attempted to find a contemporary relevance through his central themes of sex and religion. He commented that Casanova "was concerned with religious and sexual freedom, and these are the things we have to address ourselves to now." Casanova was imprisoned in Venice in 1755, and Potter used that event as a central device, constantly inter-cutting to contrast Casanova's amorous escapades, radiant, joyful and brightly lit, with his oppressive solitary confinement in the gloom of a half-darkened cell.
How many seasons does Casanova have?
Casanova comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Casanova?
Key cast members in Casanova include Frank Finlay, Norman Rossington, Zienia Merton, Christine Noonan.
Who created or directed Casanova?
Casanova was developed and directed by Dennis Potter.