How Strange to be Named Federico

How Strange to be Named Federico

2013 · 93 min · IT · 7.2 (34 votes)
Dir. Ettore Scola · Starring Vittorio Viviani, Federico Fellini, Tommaso Lazotti, Giacomo Lazotti, Sergio Rubini, Emiliano De Martino · Music Andrea Guerra

Scola narrates Fellini

Drama

On the 20th anniversary of Federico Fellini's death, Ettore Scola, a devoted admirer of the incomparable maestro, commemorates the lesser-known aspects of his personality, employing interviews, photographs, behind-the-scenes footage as well as his drawings and film clips.

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A tender, reflective journey into the mind of a cinematic giant. It feels like sitting down with a passionate cinephile, piecing together the puzzle of a beloved artist's life and work. A quiet, thoughtful tribute.

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