Casanova is a movie that was released in the year 2005. The adventure-comedy stars Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, and Jeremy Irons in lead roles. This piece will guide you through the film’s shooting locations, filming dates, and some interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The production of Casanova took place in several locations around Italy. It was filmed in Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel and Sestiere Cannaregio, both located in Venice, and Vicenza, in the Veneto region of Italy. The filming process commenced on July 9, 2004.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Heath Ledger | Casanova |
| Sienna Miller | Francesca |
| Jeremy Irons | Pucci |
| Oliver Platt | Paprizzio |
| Lena Olin | Andrea |
| Omid Djalili | Lupo |
| Stephen Greif | Donato |
| Ken Stott | Dalfonso |
| Helen McCrory | Casanova’s Mother |
| Leigh Lawson | Mother’s Lover / Tito |
| Tim McInnerny | The Doge |
| Charlie Cox | Giovanni Bruni |
| Natalie Dormer | Victoria |
| Phil Davis | Guardi |
| Paddy Ward | Vittorio |
| Ben Moor | Andolini |
| Adelmo Togliani | Fulvio |
| Lidia Biondi | Casanova’s Grandmother |
| Eugene Simon | Casanova at 11 |
| Robert Levine | Cardinal Lopresta |
| Lauren Cohan | Sister Beatrice |
| Danielle Baker | Sister Magdalene |
| Clive Riche | Prof. Bennetto |
| Marta Bellocchio | Beautiful Masked Woman |
| Adriano Iurissevich | Masked Casanova Actor |
| Giorgio Bertan | Actor |
| Niall Buggy | Bookseller / Printer |
| Simonetta Bortolozzi | Beautiful Woman in Bookshop |
| Francis Pardeilhan | Customs Officer |
| Enzo Turrin | Maggiordomo |
| Carolina Levi | Bruni’s Maid |
| Paola Pessot | Lolling Street Walker |
| Elisabeth Riva | Prostitute |
| Monica Vallerini | Whore #3 |
| Nicholas Raymond Capriati | Boy |
| Naike Rivelli | Dark Haired Beauty |
| Sara Guerra | Fair Haired Woman |
| Marta Paola Richeldi | Another Woman |
| Giorgia Riccardi | Another Beauty |
| Jessica Seaton | Plain Woman in Bookshop |
| Lorenzo Felisatti | Laughing Man |
| Roy Doliner | Dalfonso’s Secretary |
| Silvia Nanni | Whispering Woman |
| Alessandro Bressanello | Flunkey Captain |
| Katarina Volgyiova | Society Woman |
| Davide Bozzato | Drunken Reveller |
| Catherine Gault | Reveller |
| Renzo Martini | Beadle |
| Laura Pigozzo | Woman |
| Federico Scridel | Casanova Actor |
| Tommy Körberg | Gondola Singer |
| Bryan Korenberg | Man in Brothel |
| Bimba | Pig |
| Stefano Imperi | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Andrea Osvárt | Fair Haired Beauty (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Lasse Hallström.
- The screenplay was written by Jeffrey Hatcher and Kimberly Simi.
- Aside from its main cast, the film also features Oliver Platt, Lena Olin, and Ken Stott among others.
- The movie has won 5 awards and received 3 nominations.
- The character of Casanova’s mother was played by Helen McCrory.
- Natalie Dormer, who later gained fame for her role in the TV series ‘Game of Thrones’, played the role of Victoria.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel – 6099 Sestiere Cannaregio, Venice, Veneto, Italy
- Latitude: 45.4394911
- Longitude: 12.339658
- Place ID: ChIJi-ccStmxfkcRln7Pf7s2rFg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fondamenta Van Axel o de le Erbe, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Location Name: Venice, Veneto, Italy
- Latitude: 45.440379
- Longitude: 12.3159547
- Place ID: ChIJiT3W8dqxfkcRLxCSvfDGo3s
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
