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Teatro Futurista

Teatro Futurista, or Futurist Theatre, was an innovative movement in early 20th-century Italy that sought to break traditional theatrical conventions. It emphasized dynamic visuals, rapid scenes, experimental staging, and multimedia elements to evoke energy, chaos, and modern technology's influence. The aim was to create an immersive, emotionally intense experience reflecting the futuristic vision of progress, speed, and innovation. Pioneered by artists like Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, Teatro Futurista challenged established norms, integrating avant-garde art forms to redefine theatre as a visceral, contemporary spectacle.