Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and Adolescence

Giacomo Casanova: Childhood and Adolescence

1969 · 117 min · IT · 6.0 (28 votes)
Dir. Luigi Comencini · Starring Leonard Whiting, Maria Grazia Buccella, Lionel Stander, Raoul Grassilli, Wilfrid Brambell, Tina Aumont · Music Fiorenzo Carpi
RomanceDramaHistoryComedy

Through the childhood and adolescence of Signor Giacomo Casanova (from his memoirs), this is a description of how people lived in 18th-century Venice: their customs, habits, medicine, religion, and--most of all--the omnipresence of hypocrisy.

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A lavish, decadent journey through 18th-century Venice. It's a witty, sensual exploration of societal hypocrisy and burgeoning desires, steeped in historical detail and a touch of melancholy. Perfect for contemplative viewing.

decadentwittyopulentsensualmelancholicsteadyperiod dramaarthousehistorical recreationEuropean cinemalibertinismhypocrisysocial commentarycoming-of-age
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