Don Juan
Directed by Carmelo Bene
Don Giovanni is a 1970 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Carmelo Bene. The narrative follows how Don Giovanni tries to seduce a young woman who is manically searching for Christian icons.
The film is loosely based on Jules Barbey d’Aurevilly’s short story “The Greatest Love of Don Juan”, from the collection Les Diaboliques.
Festivals & Awards
Directors' Fortnight section of the 1970 Cannes Film Festival.
Original Title
- DON GIOVANNI
- Italy
- 1970
- 80 min.
- Italian
Cast
- Carmelo Bene
- Lydia Mancinelli
- Vittorio Bodini
Genre
- Drama
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