Let's Have a Riot
Let's Have a Riot

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Let's Have a Riot

1970
Movie
131 min
Italian

Episodes centering on different aspects of early-1970s Italian life, set in a television studio, a factory, a university, and a Catholic parish.

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Director: Richard SerraGenres: Documentary, Experimental

Plot Summary

This experimental short film documents a protest that escalates into a riot. It captures the raw energy and chaos of civil unrest. The film focuses on the visceral experience of the events unfolding.

Critical Reception

As an experimental documentary, 'Let's Have a Riot' was not widely reviewed in traditional critical outlets. Its impact is more often discussed in academic circles focusing on avant-garde cinema and protest movements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unvarnished portrayal of protest.

  • Noted for its experimental approach to documentary filmmaking.

  • Considered a challenging but significant piece of socio-political art.

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Fun Fact

Richard Serra, primarily known as a sculptor, made this film early in his career before becoming a prominent figure in the minimalist and conceptual art movements.

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