Un'ora prima di Amleto, più Pinocchio(1965)

Un'ora prima di Amleto, più Pinocchio is a short documentary that pulls back the curtain on Carmelo Bene's groundbreaking theatrical productions. The film captures the backstage world of two of Bene's most audacious works: his radical reimagining of Hamlet and his provocative adaptation of Pinocchio. Through intimate footage, viewers witness the creative process and artistic vision behind these avant-garde stagings. Bene's unconventional approach to classic material redefined Italian experimental theatre in the 1970s, stripping narratives down to their essence and challenging conventional performance. This documentary offers rare insight into how one of theatre's most fearless innovators brought his distinctive vision to life, revealing the labour and philosophy beneath these transformative productions.