Question 1

Why did Federico Fellini choose Donald Sutherland to play Casanova?

Accepted Answer

Fellini said Sutherland's face matched his image of Casanova as "unripe, juvenile, a kind of Pinocchio-in-the-uterus," and that Sutherland's blue eyes expressed "sterile masturbatory fantasies of the voyeur."

Question 2

What unusual security measure did Donald Sutherland have during filming in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Due to high-profile Mafia kidnappings at the time, Sutherland was driven to and from the studio wearing a white bag on his head to preserve his anonymity.

Question 3

How was the sea created in the film?

Accepted Answer

The sea was made from cut-up black trash-bags, as Fellini wanted to emphasize the plasticity of Casanova's life and journey.

Question 4

What major production problem forced Federico Fellini to re-shoot scenes?

Accepted Answer

Several reels of film were stolen from Technicolor labs in Rome in August 1975, forcing Fellini to re-shoot parts including the elaborate Venice carnival scene.

Question 5

What physical transformation did Donald Sutherland undergo for his role as Casanova?

Accepted Answer

Sutherland wore a prosthetic nose and chin and shaved off the front part of his hair for the role.

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