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Ascanio Celestini

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Ascanio Celestini (born 1972) is an Italian actor, writer, playwright and director known for narrative theatre and socially engaged works that blend storytelling, satire and political themes.

Born 1972 in Italy (Rome). Works include theatrical monologues, spoken-word albums and films such as La pecora nera and Viva la Sposa. Frequently addresses social and political issues.

Reviews highlight Celestini's narrative theatre style applied to film and albums. Recurring themes: social critique of Italy, marginalised lives, and a dry, monotone storytelling voice. Critics praise originality, intensity and political engagement.

For:Readers interested in political theatre, Italian cinema, social satire and narrative monologues

 It could pass for a work of accusation against electricity: that directed to the brain to reactivate and stretch lazy neurons, to the pills put under the tongue for severe headaches, to the slightly tight shirts on the sleeves to calm overly effervescent hands and spirits.

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 Italy gave us Ascanio Celestini. An artist as indispensable as he is a pain in the neck.

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 Viva la sposa is not what you expect.

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