The accidental death of an anarchist

Morte accidentale di un anarchico

★ A masterpiece by Nobel Prize-winning Italian playwright Dario Fo★ A play that has been a hit for over 40 years, "The Accidental Death of an Anarchist" is the latest script from Italian playwright and 1997 Nobel Prize winner in Literature Dario Fo. In 1969, a bombing occurred at a Milan train station. An anarchist accused of the murder suddenly jumped to his death during interrogation. Dario Fo responded swiftly to the incident and, after conducting a thorough investigation, wrote this play. A "madman" suffering from actor's mania stumbles upon the information regarding the anarchist's "accidental death" at the police station. Improving his skills, he disguises himself as a representative of the Supreme Court to review the case and ultimately uncovers the truth. The so-called "accidental death" turned out to be a fake suicide, caused by police torture, beating the anarchist to death, and then throwing him from a window. The play was a sensation in Italy, performing 300 performances over two seasons, attracting over 300,000 viewers. in the country, the drama of the same name directed by Meng Jinghui caused a strong response and became a domestic classic.
"What is the real reason for the huge success of the performance? At least, it comes from the hypocritical lies of the authorities who distort right and wrong and fabricate facts, and especially from their wanton trampling of the state system. We are clearly aware that our desperate actions may lead to being reported, accused, and prosecuted. But no matter what, our actions are worth it. As Bertolt Brecht said: "In dark times, we expose darkness, and then good times will come." - Dario Fo

2016-03-01

上海译文出版社

Shanghai Translation New Text

139

9787532770892