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Riccardo III (1981)

Movie 76 min

Comedy TV Movie

Riccardo III is a theatre play staged in 1977 and also edited for television and aired in 1981, which Carmelo Bene dedicated to his friend Gilles Deleuze, who wrote a book about it before even seeing it. Bene strips down the original Shakespeare play to the core, rejecting plot and characters, leaving on stage only Riccardo III and his ghosts, the female characters. The TV version is characterized by an exstensive use of close-ups and strong light contrast.

Carmelo Bene Director

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Released
December 7, 1981
Runtime
76 min
IMDb
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Cast

Carmelo Bene Carmelo Bene Riccardo III Lydia Mancinelli Lydia Mancinelli Duchessa di York Maria Grazia Grassini Maria Grazia Grassini Elisabetta Susanna Javicoli Susanna Javicoli Lady Anna Warwick Laura Morante Laura Morante Buckingham Daniela Silverio Daniela Silverio Margherita, ex Regina, vedova del defunto Enrico VI Licia Dotti Madame Shoe

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Frequently asked questions

What is Riccardo III about?
Riccardo III is a theatre play staged in 1977 and also edited for television and aired in 1981, which Carmelo Bene dedicated to his friend Gilles Deleuze, who wrote a book about it before even seeing it. Bene strips down the original Shakespeare play to the core, rejecting plot and characters, leaving on stage only Riccardo III and his ghosts, the female characters. The TV version is characterized by an exstensive use of close-ups and strong light contrast.
Who directed Riccardo III?
Riccardo III was directed by Carmelo Bene.
Who stars in Riccardo III?
Riccardo III stars Carmelo Bene, Lydia Mancinelli, Maria Grazia Grassini, Susanna Javicoli.
When was Riccardo III released?
Riccardo III is a 1981 comedy, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Riccardo III?
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