Leo Bernardi (played by Toni Servillo) is a protagonist in Casanova's Return.
A filmmaker struggling to complete his movie about Casanova. He has edited only the prologue and becomes nervous, distracted, and unwilling to finish. He also faces a personal crisis over Silvia’s pregnancy, their age difference, and the responsibility of having a child. Silvia (played by Sara Serraiocco) appears in Casanova's Return.
Leo’s pregnant partner, who wants to change her life by having a child with him. She refuses to waste her time with a man who does not want the same future. Giacomo Casanova (played by Fabrizio Bentivoglio) appears in Casanova's Return.
A central figure in the unfinished film whose dramatic past unfolds alongside Leo’s present. He returns with almost no possessions, becomes fascinated by an intellectual woman, and proposes a troubling bargain involving her. Olivo (played by Ale) appears in Casanova's Return.
A man whose home becomes the setting for Casanova’s return and reunion with someone from his past. Gianni (played by Natalino Balasso) appears in Casanova's Return.
A longtime collaborator of Leo who is asked to intervene when Leo becomes unable or unwilling to complete the film. He tries to understand whether Leo’s crisis is artistic, emotional, or both. Marcolina (played by Bianca Panconi) appears in Casanova's Return.
An intellectual woman whose learning and philosophical arguments fascinate Casanova while making him question whether she can be approached as an ordinary lover. She becomes the focus of a coercive bargain. Alberto (played by Antonio Catania) appears in Casanova's Return.
A desperate figure who has mortgaged his only home in connection with the unfinished film and its intended presentation at the Venice Film Festival. Marchese Celsi (played by Elio De Capitani) appears in Casanova's Return.
A creditor who demands jewels as security for a debt of two thousand ducats and insists on receiving a pledge.
Casanova's Return (2023) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Leo Bernardi
(played by Toni Servillo) — protagonist
A filmmaker struggling to complete his movie about Casanova. He has edited only the prologue and becomes nervous, distracted, and unwilling to finish. He also faces a personal crisis over Silvia’s pre...
Silvia
(played by Sara Serraiocco) — supporting
Leo’s pregnant partner, who wants to change her life by having a child with him. She refuses to waste her time with a man who does not want the same future.
Giacomo Casanova
(played by Fabrizio Bentivoglio) — supporting
A central figure in the unfinished film whose dramatic past unfolds alongside Leo’s present. He returns with almost no possessions, becomes fascinated by an intellectual woman, and proposes a troublin...
Olivo
(played by Ale) — supporting
A man whose home becomes the setting for Casanova’s return and reunion with someone from his past.
Gianni
(played by Natalino Balasso) — supporting
A longtime collaborator of Leo who is asked to intervene when Leo becomes unable or unwilling to complete the film. He tries to understand whether Leo’s crisis is artistic, emotional, or both.
Marcolina
(played by Bianca Panconi) — supporting
An intellectual woman whose learning and philosophical arguments fascinate Casanova while making him question whether she can be approached as an ordinary lover. She becomes the focus of a coercive ba...
Alberto
(played by Antonio Catania) — supporting
A desperate figure who has mortgaged his only home in connection with the unfinished film and its intended presentation at the Venice Film Festival.
Marchese Celsi
(played by Elio De Capitani) — supporting
A creditor who demands jewels as security for a debt of two thousand ducats and insists on receiving a pledge.
Tenente Lorenzi
(played by Angelo Di Genio) — supporting
A debtor who owes two thousand ducats. He offers jewels as security, insists that his honor will be preserved, and promises to repay the debt before becoming involved in a disturbing bargain.
Amalia
(played by Sara Bertelà) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Giacomo Casanova → Marcolina
(Romantic Pursuit)
Casanova becomes fascinated by Marcolina, whose intellectual qualities impress him while he considers approaching her as a lover.
Olivo → Amalia
(Family Spouses)
Casanova meets Amalia at Olivo's home, and the plot explicitly identifies Amalia as Olivo's wife.
Giacomo Casanova → Amalia
(Romantic Former Lovers)
Casanova arrives at Olivo's home and meets Amalia, whom he has not seen for a long time; she recalls being happy in his arms and still longs for him.
Alberto → Leo Bernardi
(Professional Financial Backer)
Alberto has mortgaged his only home while Leo struggles to complete the film for the Venice Film Festival.
Leo Bernardi → Silvia
(Romantic Partner)
Silvia is pregnant and wants to have a child with Leo, while Leo resists accepting the responsibility.
Leo Bernardi → Gianni
(Professional Long-Term Colleague)
Gianni has worked with Leo for years and is asked to intervene when Leo becomes unable to finish the film.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
