Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Italian: Morte accidentale di un anarchico) is a play by Italian playwright Dario Fo that premiered in 1970. It has been performed across the world in more than forty countries. The play is based on the 1969 Piazza Fontana bombing and on the death of Giuseppe Pinelli while being interrogated by the police.

Accidental Death of an Anarchist
Cover of a 2004 Italian edition of Morte accidentale di un anarchico
Written byDario Fo
Characters
  • Maniac
  • Inspector Bertozzo
  • Inspector Pissani
  • The Constable
  • The Superintendent
  • Maria Feletti
Date premiered5 December 1970
Place premieredCapannone di Via Colletta, Milan
Original languageItalian
SubjectPolice corruption; the death of Italian anarchist Giuseppe Pinelli; Piazza Fontana bombing
GenrePolitical farce
SettingCentral Police Headquarters, Milan
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