-2005 Film- Portable: Casanova

: It remains a "brilliant pastiche" that values the "pursuit of happiness" over historical accuracy. Writing Tips Critique the Acting

Director Lasse Hallström ( The Cider House Rules , What’s Eating Gilbert Grape ) had never made a pure comedy before, but he understood the assignment: make Venice the star. The film was shot primarily at the legendary Cinecittà Studios in Rome and on location in Venice itself. The result is a brighter, more vibrant Venice than the decaying, mysterious city we usually see in films. casanova -2005 film-