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Historical documentary

The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez (2000): Cast

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The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez is a 2000 historical documentary directed by Sami Saif, starring Ricardo López. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Sami Saif
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
English
Studio
DR
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez About?

The premise of The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez without spoilers.

An intimate portrait of social outcast Ricardo Lopez, chronicling his final days in 1996 as he obsessively documents his descent, constructs a sulfuric‑acid‑filled letter bomb intended for Icelandic singer Björk, and returns home to record his own suicide on video.

The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez Themes & Keywords

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  • racial slur
  • racist
  • fat man
  • loner
  • nudity
  • found footage
  • year 1996
  • male frontal nudity
  • self loathing
  • anger
  • talking to the camera
  • exterminator
+18 more
  • attempted murder
  • poison
  • chemicals
  • celebrity
  • attraction
  • beeper
  • threatening
  • hydrochloric acid
  • acid
  • gun
  • pizza
  • target practice
  • self harm
  • singer
  • 1990s
  • video diary
  • subject name in title
  • suicide
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Cast & crew

The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez Cast

Ricardo López stars in The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez. Directed by Sami Saif.

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The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez?

The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez released?

The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez was released on July 13, 2000.

Who directed The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez?

The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez was directed by Sami Saif.

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Who is in the cast of The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez?

The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez stars Ricardo López.

Does The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez have a post-credit scene?

No. The Video Diary of Ricardo Lopez has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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