Stefano Benni
Encyclopedia
Stefano Benni is an Italian satirical
writer
, poet
and journalist
. His books have been translated into around 20 foreign languages and scored notable commercial success. 2.5 million copies of his books have been sold in Italy.
He has also worked with the weekly magazines L'espresso and Panorama, and with the satirical Cuore and Tango, the monthly magazines Il Mago (where he began and published in installments part of Bar Sport) and Linus, and the newspapers La Repubblica and il manifesto.
He also wrote television sketches for Beppe Grillo
at the beginning of Grillo's career, and one of these sketches – called "Pietro Longo=P2" – caused the Psdi to ask the RAI commission to remove Grillo from RAI TV; their request was denied. Now, Benni works with Beppe Grillo by writing some entries on Grillo's blog.
In 1989 with Umberto Angelucci, Benni directed the film Musica per vecchi animali, adapted from his book Comici spaventati guerrieri with the actors Dario Fo
, Paolo Rossi
, and Viola Simoncioni, and just two years before that he was also the screenwriter of another film, Topo Galileo by Francesco Laudadio, starring his friend Beppe Grillo
and with music by Fabrizio De André
and Mauro Pagani
.
With the jazz musician Umberto Petrin, he also wrote Misterioso. Viaggio nel silenzio di Thelonius Monk.
His novels contain, within imaginary worlds and situations, a strong satire of Italian society over the last few decades. His writing style includes many puns, neologisms and parodies of other literary styles.
In 2009 he acted in the film Sleepless
, directed by Maddalena De Panfilis.
In January and February 2010, he presented the event Bennac, a meeting between himself and the French writer Daniel Pennac.
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
Galician
German
Lithuanian
Persian
and many more..
Portuguese
Spanish
Turkish
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Satire
Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts. In satire, vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement...
writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and journalist
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
. His books have been translated into around 20 foreign languages and scored notable commercial success. 2.5 million copies of his books have been sold in Italy.
Biography
Benni has written many successful novels and anthologies, among which are Bar Sport, Elianto, Terra!, La compagnia dei celestini, Baol, Comici spaventati guerrieri, Saltatempo, Margherita Dolcevita and Il bar sotto il mare.He has also worked with the weekly magazines L'espresso and Panorama, and with the satirical Cuore and Tango, the monthly magazines Il Mago (where he began and published in installments part of Bar Sport) and Linus, and the newspapers La Repubblica and il manifesto.
He also wrote television sketches for Beppe Grillo
Beppe Grillo
Giuseppe Piero Grillo, better known as Beppe Grillo , is an Italian activist, blogger, comedian, actor and politician, who also works in theatres and television.-Biography:Grillo was born in Genoa, Liguria....
at the beginning of Grillo's career, and one of these sketches – called "Pietro Longo=P2" – caused the Psdi to ask the RAI commission to remove Grillo from RAI TV; their request was denied. Now, Benni works with Beppe Grillo by writing some entries on Grillo's blog.
In 1989 with Umberto Angelucci, Benni directed the film Musica per vecchi animali, adapted from his book Comici spaventati guerrieri with the actors Dario Fo
Dario Fo
Dario Fo is an Italian satirist, playwright, theater director, actor and composer. His dramatic work employs comedic methods of the ancient Italian commedia dell'arte, a theatrical style popular with the working classes. He currently owns and operates a theatre company with his wife, actress...
, Paolo Rossi
Paolo Rossi
Paolo Rossi is an Italian former football striker. In 1982, he led Italy to the 1982 FIFA World Cup title, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot/top scorer honors, and the Golden Ball. After his performance at the 1982 FIFA World Cup he became a hero in the hearts of all Italians...
, and Viola Simoncioni, and just two years before that he was also the screenwriter of another film, Topo Galileo by Francesco Laudadio, starring his friend Beppe Grillo
Beppe Grillo
Giuseppe Piero Grillo, better known as Beppe Grillo , is an Italian activist, blogger, comedian, actor and politician, who also works in theatres and television.-Biography:Grillo was born in Genoa, Liguria....
and with music by Fabrizio De André
Fabrizio De André
Fabrizio De André was an Italian singer-songwriter.Known for his sympathies towards anarchism, libertarianism, and pacifism, he also was a convicted atheist , and his songs often featured marginalized and rebellious people, prostitutes and knaves, and attacked the Catholic Church...
and Mauro Pagani
Mauro Pagani
Mauro Pagani is an Italian musician and singer.Pagani was born in Chiari, Lombardy. A multi-instrumentalist, he made his debut in the music world in 1970 as violinist and founding member of the progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi. In 1977 he left the band to follow a solo career, but...
.
With the jazz musician Umberto Petrin, he also wrote Misterioso. Viaggio nel silenzio di Thelonius Monk.
His novels contain, within imaginary worlds and situations, a strong satire of Italian society over the last few decades. His writing style includes many puns, neologisms and parodies of other literary styles.
In 2009 he acted in the film Sleepless
Sleepless
Sleepless is a single by the band King Crimson, released in 1984. Its tracks are from the album Three of a Perfect Pair . The song "Sleepless" is best known for its distinctive opening bassline which features Tony Levin actually slapping on the strings to create its pulsating beat...
, directed by Maddalena De Panfilis.
In January and February 2010, he presented the event Bennac, a meeting between himself and the French writer Daniel Pennac.
Translations
Catalan- El bar sota la mar, 2005
- Margherita Dolcevita, 2006
Czech
- Časoskokan, 2003
- Podivínsko, 2003
Danish
- Terra!, 1986
- To forskrækkede krigere, 1988
- Baol : en rolig nat under regimet, 1991
- Stjerneholdet, 1994
- Elianto, 1997
- En ganske særlig dag i april, 1997
- Ånder, 2002
Dutch
- De snelvoetige Achilles
English
- Margherita Dolce Vita (tran by Anthony Shugaar) 2005 Europa
- English translation of Achille piè veloce [FORTHCOMING]
- Marcello Jori: The Wonderful City of Extraordinary Artists (bilingual edition)
- "Timeskipper", 2008
Finnish
- Baol
- Elianto
- Keplo
- Achille piè veloce [FORTHCOMING]
French
- Terra!
- La dernière larme : nouvelles, 1996
- Hélianthe, 1997
- Le bar sous la mer, 2001
- Achille piè veloce
- La Compagnie des Célestins, 2006
Galician
- A derradeira bágoa, 2000
German
- Terra!, 1985
- Die Bar auf dem Meeresgrund. Unterwassergeschichten, 1992
- Baol. Die magischen Abenteuer einer fieberhaften Samstagnacht, 1992
- Es gibt keine schlechten Menschen, sagte der Bär, wenn sie gut zubereitet sind, 1999
- Die letzte Träne, 2000
- Komische erschrockene Krieger, 2000
- Geister, 2001
- Der Zeitenspringer, 2004
- Der schnellfüssige Achilles, 2006
- Margherita Dolcevita [FORTHCOMING]
Lithuanian
- Baras po jūra
Persian
- Il bar sotto il mare
and many more..
Portuguese
- Terra!
- Baol
Spanish
- ¡Tierra!
- La cofradía de los celestinos
- Baol
- Cómicos guerreros despavoridos
- La última lágrima
Turkish
- Turkish translation of Il bar sotto il mare
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