Netflix’s ‘The King Who Never Was’ Director on Reconstructing the Events of a Scandal in 1970s Italy
The King Who Never Was, a three-episode docuseries on Netflix, focuses on a tragic event in August 1978 that shocked Europe and remains a mystery to this day. It happened while Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, the last heir to the Italian throne, was vacationing at his summer residence on the island of Cavallo, France, on the southern coast of Corsica, just a short distance from Italy. In his rage at a group of “intruding” Italian party goers spending the night on their boats on the shores of Cavallo, Victor Emmanuel produced a rifle and shot a young German tourist, Dirk Hamer, sleeping on the deck of one of the boats.
The docuseries, directed by Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi — who is married to Pierre Casiraghi, the last of the three children of Caroline of Monaco — reconstructs what happened that hot August night through interviews with eyewitnesses who recount how the exiled prince...
The docuseries, directed by Beatrice Borromeo Casiraghi — who is married to Pierre Casiraghi, the last of the three children of Caroline of Monaco — reconstructs what happened that hot August night through interviews with eyewitnesses who recount how the exiled prince...
- 7/28/2023
- by Pino Gagliardi
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Unlike in the U.K., Spain and Sweden — where kings and queens are still formally heads of state — Italy’s royal family, the House of Savoy, no longer rules.
The last heir to the Italian throne, Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy and his family were forced into exile in 1946, when the prince was 9. That year, the Italian people voted in a referendum about whether the monarchy should continue. They chose to create a republic and punished the royals for failing to save their country from Mussolini’s fascist regime. The Savoys were allowed to return in 2003 after 57 years of exile.
In 1978, Vittorio Emanuele – the king who never was – got into trouble while he and his wife and kids were living on the island of Cavallo, on the south coast of Corsica, France. As reconstructed from eyewitness interviews in a new Netflix documentary, on a hot August night he became enraged when...
The last heir to the Italian throne, Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy and his family were forced into exile in 1946, when the prince was 9. That year, the Italian people voted in a referendum about whether the monarchy should continue. They chose to create a republic and punished the royals for failing to save their country from Mussolini’s fascist regime. The Savoys were allowed to return in 2003 after 57 years of exile.
In 1978, Vittorio Emanuele – the king who never was – got into trouble while he and his wife and kids were living on the island of Cavallo, on the south coast of Corsica, France. As reconstructed from eyewitness interviews in a new Netflix documentary, on a hot August night he became enraged when...
- 7/7/2023
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s gripping crime documentary series, The King Who Never Was, dives into the life of Vittorio Emanuele, the prince of Naples and the last heir to the throne of Savoy. The series uncovers the shocking details surrounding one of Vittorio Emanuele’s most chilling controversies—the murder mystery of a 19-year-old boy named Dirk Hamer. Throughout four decades of tireless struggle, the victim’s sister, Birgit Hamer, fought relentlessly for justice, and the series follows her journey to its eventual conclusion. However, the question remains: Did Birgit’s fight for justice yield a satisfactory outcome, or did she simply have to accept whatever small measure of justice she could achieve?
The King Who Never Was meticulously highlights the challenges Birgit faced along the way. The series explores the intricacies of the legal system and the power dynamics that favored the wealthy and influential, like Vittorio Emanuele. As each episode unfolds,...
The King Who Never Was meticulously highlights the challenges Birgit faced along the way. The series explores the intricacies of the legal system and the power dynamics that favored the wealthy and influential, like Vittorio Emanuele. As each episode unfolds,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
The King Who Never Was is a Netflix documentary series that focuses on Vittorio Emanuele, the last heir to the throne of Italy from the House of Savoy. While Vittorio Emanuele comes from a prominent royal lineage, his life has been marred by various scandals. These include his controversial self-proclamation as king, his espousal of antisemitic beliefs, and his alleged involvement in sex trafficking and the murder case of a 19-year-old named Dirk Hamer. The series delves deep into the disturbing incident surrounding Dirk Hamer’s murder, which left his family traumatized and motivated Dirk’s sister, Birgit, to seek justice. However, Birgit soon found herself engaged in a daunting battle against the powerful force of Vittorio Emanuele, who, backed by his wealth and alliances, managed to evade judicial consequences for his actions.
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Was Birgit Hamer Successful In Bringing Justice For Her Brother’s Death?
Birgit Hamer, a former German model and actress,...
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Was Birgit Hamer Successful In Bringing Justice For Her Brother’s Death?
Birgit Hamer, a former German model and actress,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Among the plethora of Netflix crime documentaries, the Prince of Naples, Vittorio Emanuele’s story, documented in The King Who Never Was, stands out as an intersection of royalty and scandals. Netflix’s latest release The King Who Never Was showcases the intriguing story surrounding Vittorio Emanuele’s life, which has always been draped with controversies and mystery. As the docu-series peels off the layers of his involvement in one of the most notorious criminal cases, namely the murder of 19-year-old Dirk Hamer, it exposes the mysterious persona of Vittorio Emanuele. As he grants exclusive interviews to the documentary makers, we get to know about his version of the truth, providing us with insights into his perspective. However, even in his candidness throughout the interview, we get subtle indications of concealment, which adds even more complexities to his character.
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How Did Vittorio Emanuele Get Away With The Murder Of Dirk Hamer?...
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How Did Vittorio Emanuele Get Away With The Murder Of Dirk Hamer?...
- 7/4/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
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