Sky Arte Documentary Revisits Aldo Braibanti's 'Plagiarism' Trial
On Monday, May 17, Sky Arte will present the documentary 'Il caso Braibanti,' which delves into the life of Aldo Braibanti—a poet, visual artist, playwright, and myrmecologist. His 1968 trial for 'plagio' (plagiarism) is often viewed as an act of homophobic persecution. Braibanti had been a mentor to young artist Giovanni Sanfratello, with whom he shared a home in Rome. Following family intervention, Sanfratello was institutionalized, leading to Braibanti's prosecution. The trial polarized Italy, garnering support from figures like Marco Pannella, while critics included Pier Paolo Pasolini, Elsa Morante, Alberto Moravia, and Umberto Eco. The documentary features interviews with various personalities and showcases archival photos, unseen art videos, and experimental films. It is produced by Sky Arte, with its website supported by Artribune.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Il caso Braibanti' airs on Sky Arte on May 17, 2021.
- Aldo Braibanti was a poet, visual artist, playwright, and myrmecologist.
- Braibanti was tried for 'plagio' (plagiarism) in 1968, a case compared to Oscar Wilde's.
- Braibanti had a relationship with Giovanni Sanfratello, who was institutionalized by his family.
- Supporters included Marco Pannella; critics included Pasolini, Morante, Moravia, and Eco.
- The documentary includes interviews with Ferruccio Braibanti, Piergiorgio Bellocchio, Lou Castel, and others.
- Archival materials include family photos, Braibanti's art videos, and films by Alberto Grifi.
- Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Aldo Braibanti
- Giovanni Sanfratello
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Elsa Morante
- Alberto Moravia
- Umberto Eco
- Marco Pannella
- Carmelo Bene
- Ferruccio Braibanti
- Piergiorgio Bellocchio
- Lou Castel
- Giuseppe Loteta
- Dacia Maraini
- Maria Monti
- Elio Pecora
- Stefano Raffo
- Alessandra Vanzi
- Alberto Grifi
- Massimiliano Palmese
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Rome