Directed by:
Sheree FolksonScreenplay:
Russell T. DaviesCinematography:
Tat RadcliffeComposer:
Murray GoldCast:
Rose Byrne, David Tennant, Peter O'Toole, Rupert Penry-Jones, Shaun Parkes, Laura Fraser, Clare Higgins, Nina Sosanya, Matt Lucas, Dervla Kirwan, Mark Heap (more)Plots(1)
Casanova (David Tennant), takes us from the decadent streets of the 18th Century Venice to the salons of pre-revolution Paris, and on to the London courts of George III, until a trip to Naples finally breaks Casanova's heart. 44 years later, Casanova (Peter O'Toole), a librarian in a castle, far exiled from Venice is dying. Into his life comes Edith (Rose Byrne), a young parlor maid. (official distributor synopsis)
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No unnecessary verbosity, no excessive powder, and no embarrassing dialogues. If it weren't for the failed character of the descendant in the second part, it would be one of the peaks of television production. Peter O'Toole is a great Casanova and Rose Byrne as his savior is a gentle flower in a life, as he himself calls it, "full of disgust". In addition, the central theme of true love for a lifetime is a wonderful sentimental tearjerker and a realistic story thanks to David Tennant's divine enthusiasm.
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