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Riccardo III

1981 · 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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1981
Country Italy
Genre Comedy, TV Movie
Director Carmelo Bene
Runtime 76 min.

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Riccardo III is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1981. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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