Lydia Mancinelli

Experimental adaptation of Wilde's play.

The film starts off as a sort of mocumentary about Ontranto, Italy. This is where the Turks tried to invade 100 years before; killing the Saracens. Then we are treated to Bene in front of the camera in a series of bizarre, surreal images and comical mishaps. Bene's character is taunted by the Madonna. Wherever he goes this beautiful virgin Mary is sure to follow, making his life a real headache. She is symbolic of man's desire and dreams. (imdb)

A parody of Shakespeare with Hamlet as a frustrated playwright, Polonius as a bumbling Freudian psychologist, Ophelia and Gertrude as half-naked fantasy figures.

Adaptation of Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly's version of Don Giovanni.

Richard of Gloucester uses murder and manipulation to claim England's throne.