At a Glance

Dramatic retelling of the life and loves of the eighteenth-century lothario, Casanova.

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Casanova (David ~Tennant - Harry Potter and the goblet of fire, Doctor Who) takes us from the decadent streets of 18th Century venice to the salons of pre-revolution Paris, and on the the Londoncourt of George II, until a trip to Naples finally breaks Casanova's heart.

In the age of reason and science, gambling and gallantries, of pleasure and entertainment, Casanova has it all. In turn he is a violinst, a priest, a gambler, a lottery director and intrllctual, He is both peasent and nobleman, rich and poor. but hi id one thing above, all others - a lover. Sex is Casanova's lifeblood. but he is never casual onr flippant. He loves with total commitment ans total sincerity, however temporaily. He sleeps with countesans, actresses and even a nun. His life is dedicated to pleasure. But one thing eludes him throughout his life - perfect happiness with his one true love - Henriette (Henriette - Vanilla sky, A Knight's tale.)