With a reputation for seducing members of the opposite sex, regardless of their marital status, a notorious womanizer discovers a beauty who seems impervious to his charms. However, as he continues to pursue the indifferent lady, he finds himself falling in love.
Production
Venice locations so lush you'll need a cigarette.
Costume
Heath Ledger's waistline defies physics and gravity.
Acting
Ledger's grin could power a small city.
Director
Lasse Hallström
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lasse Hallström only took the job after being promised full creative control over the comedic tone, which explains why it plays like 'Chocolat' with more thrusting.
The real Casanova's memoirs were banned until 1960; this film politely ignores that he was also a librarian, spy, and possible syphilis vector.
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