Kenneth Tindall's Casanova
2018 · 108m · Drama · Music
In a claustrophobic Venice of lavish dress and gilded interiors, Casanova is preparing for a career in holy orders when an erotic encounter sets him on a different path. Performed by the Northern Ballet live at the Palace Theatre, Manchester.
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