Don Giovanni

Carmelo Bene
1970-05-14


5.1
72 min

Spectacular Italian comedy-drama 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”. The film premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival.

Cast

Name Character Team
Carmelo Bene Don Giovanni Unowned
Lydia Mancinelli Mother Unowned
Vittorio Bodini Father Unowned
Gea Marotta Girl Unowned
John Francis Lane Narrator (voice) Unowned
Salvatore Vendittelli Commander Unowned