”I love you so much, and I hate this war so much. Oh, it's a crazy world. Anything can happen... (…) Kiss me. Kiss me as if it were the last time...”. Discover the history of romance of the most famous film lovers whose feelings were born in the famous "Rick's Café Americain" premises in Casablanca. Stay in a suite inspired by the legendary melodrama from the 50s of the twentieth century.
Feel the magic of the cinema in our romantic "Casablanca” suite. The warm colors of the interior are a guarantee of relaxation and blissful oblivion. The apartment consists of a lovely sleeping area with a large double bed, functional bathroom with a shower cabin and dining area with a fully-equipped kitchenette. What makes this room unique are the recess wardrobe and large mirror in the hallway.
The charming round table will provide a comfortable setting for a cup of espresso or your favorite movie watched on the 50-inch LCD TV with LED technology. The décor of the room, photographs and the large wall mural depicting the film couple – Ricky and Isle – will surely appeal to all those in love!
Casablanca has long been considered one of the most important films in cinema history. Released in 1942, in the midst of World War II, the film is now regarded as a model of romantic drama set against a political backdrop. What fascinates most, however, are the extraordinary circumstances of its creation. Although Casablanca appears to be a perfectly planned work, it was actually made amid chaos. The script was changed during shooting, the actors did not know the ending, and many iconic scenes resulted from improvisation and production limitations.
The film was directed by Michael Curtiz, but Warner Bros. studio had enormous influence over the final product. It is often said that Curtiz shot the film with an incomplete script and no idea how it would end. This is not entirely true—there was a detailed outline, but Curtiz pretended he didn’t know the ending. The actors remained unaware of what would happen to their characters. Ingrid Bergman repeatedly asked which man her character would ultimately choose, but received no clear answer. This uncertainty translated into genuine tension visible on screen.
The iconic line, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” was not originally in the script in this form. Humphrey Bogart delivered it spontaneously during filming. The studio kept it in the film because it perfectly captured the relationship between the characters. This is a prime example of how improvisation can become part of cinematic legend.
Many of the background actors were actual European refugees fleeing war and Nazism. During the famous scene of singing “La Marseillaise,” the emotions were real. For some extras, the scene had a deeply personal meaning. This gave the film a depth that could not be directed. Casablanca thus became not only a story about fictional characters but also a record of real human experiences of that time.
The film was released shortly after the Allied landings in North Africa. This timing made the film politically relevant. The production gained additional attention, and its message about sacrifice and moral choices carried special weight.
The final airport scene looks monumental, but the set was actually small. The airplane was a mock-up, and some “mechanics” in the background were short-statured extras, creating the illusion of greater perspective. Fog was used not just for atmosphere, but to conceal the limited set space.
Although the story is set in Morocco, most scenes were filmed in a California studio. The exotic atmosphere was created with lighting, music, and costumes, convincing audiences completely.
In one scene at Rick’s Café, Ilsa sits at a table with Rick. During their conversation, the level of her drink changes between shots. In one frame, the glass is nearly full; in the next, it is noticeably empty. Moments later, it appears full again.
The film is a story about choices that come at a cost, and love that does not always lead to a shared future. Casablanca shows that great cinema can emerge from uncertainty and improvisation. Over time, the combination of emotion, politics, and memorable dialogue created something truly exceptional.
