Sky Arte Marks World Theatre Day with Documentaries on Carmelo Bene and Eduardo De Filippo
On March 27, Sky Arte commemorated World Theatre Day by airing two documentary specials. The first, 'Bene! Vita di Carmelo, la macchina attoriale,' directed by Samuele Rossi and starring Filippo Timi, explores the life of the revolutionary Italian actor Carmelo Bene. The second, 'Il nostro Eduardo,' directed by Didi Gnocchi, features recollections from Eduardo De Filippo's grandchildren and portrays the influential Neapolitan playwright. These programs highlight the cultural significance of theatre, aligning with the international observance established in 1962 by the International Theatre Institute and UNESCO experts.
Key facts
- World Theatre Day occurred on March 27, established in 1962 by the International Theatre Institute and UNESCO.
- Sky Arte aired two documentaries for the occasion: one on Carmelo Bene and another on Eduardo De Filippo.
- The Carmelo Bene documentary, 'Bene! Vita di Carmelo, la macchina attoriale,' is directed by Samuele Rossi and features Filippo Timi.
- The Eduardo De Filippo documentary, 'Il nostro Eduardo,' is directed by Didi Gnocchi and includes interviews with his grandchildren.
- The content for Sky Arte is curated by Artribune, an art news platform.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- International Theatre Institute
- UNESCO
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy