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The King of Laughter

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'The King of Laughter' is a 2021 Italian-Spanish biographical drama film directed by Mario Martone about actor and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta's legal battle against Gabriele D'Annunzio over his parody of the latter's 'The Daughter of Iorio' (1904). Toni Servillo stars as Scarpetta.

The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 5 critics gave the film a positive review.

Reviewing the film for 'Variety' at the Venice Film Festival, Guy Lodge wrote, "Martones film certainly appears to channel the spirit of Scarpetta, though its 18-course tribute banquet doesnt leave you particularly hungry to investigate further."

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