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Bukowski documentary on Sky Arte for centenary

other · 2026-04-27

A documentary on Charles Bukowski, based on a 1981 interview by journalist Silvia Bizio, airs on Sky Arte on August 16, 2020, for the writer's centenary. The interview, recorded in Bukowski's San Pedro home with his future wife Linda Lee Beighle, was stored on nine Umatic videocassettes in Bizio's Los Angeles garage for years. Her son Matteo, a director, discovered the tapes and created the documentary 'Una serata con Bukowski.' Despite damage to some footage, the digitalized tapes were edited with new Super8 scenes and readings of Bukowski's poetry.

Key facts

  • Documentary airs on Sky Arte on August 16, 2020
  • Based on a 1981 interview by Silvia Bizio
  • Interview conducted in Bukowski's San Pedro home
  • Includes Bukowski's future wife Linda Lee Beighle
  • Footage stored on nine Umatic videocassettes
  • Tapes were forgotten in Bizio's Los Angeles garage
  • Documentary directed by Matteo, Bizio's son
  • Title: 'Una serata con Bukowski'

Entities

Artists

  • Charles Bukowski
  • Linda Lee Beighle

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

Locations

  • San Pedro
  • Los Angeles
  • California
  • United States

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