Federico Fellini (20 Jan 1920 Rimini - 31 Oct 1993 Rome) 

Film Career. Federico Fellini was one of the most influential directors in the history of Italian and world cinema. His career was marked by innovative and experimental films.

Early Life. Fellini studied journalism and art in Rimini and began his career as a caricaturist and writer for various publications. He moved to Rome in the 1940s to work in the film industry.

Personal Life. Fellini was married to actress Giulietta Masina from 1943 until his death. The couple had three children.

Important Films:

"La Strada" (1954): An emotional film that follows the journey of Gelsomina (played by Giulietta Masina), a young woman sold by her mother to a ruthless street performer (played by Anthony Quinn). The film explores themes of loneliness and love.

"La Dolce Vita" (1960): An iconic portrayal of the sweet life in 1960s Rome. The film follows the adventures of Marcello Rubini (played by Marcello Mastroianni), a journalist seeking fame and love in the frenzy of modern Rome.

"8½" (1963): An experimental film that explores the creative crisis of a director (played by Marcello Mastroianni). The film challenges traditional narrative conventions and has become a classic of auteur cinema.

"Amarcord" (1973): A nostalgic comedy that offers an affectionate look at his childhood in provincial Italy. The film is a celebration of life, eccentric characters, and memories.

Filmography

Luci del Varietà (1950)

Lo Sceicco Bianco (1952)

I Vitelloni (1953)

La Strada (1954)

Il Bidone (1955)

Le Notti di Cabiria (1957)

La Dolce Vita (1960)

Boccaccio '70 (1962, segmento "Le tentazioni del dottor Antonio")

8½ (1963)

Giulietta degli Spiriti (1965)

Tre passi nel delirio (1968, segmento "Toby Dammit")

Fellini Satyricon (1969)

I Clowns (1970)

Roma (1972)

Amarcord (1973)

Il Casanova di Federico Fellini (1976)

Prova d'orchestra (1978)

La città delle donne (1980)

E la nave va (1983)

Ginger e Fred (1986)

Intervista (1987)

La voce della luna (1990)

Premi

Academy Awards (Oscars):

Best Foreign Language Film: Won for "La Strada" (1956), "Nights of Cabiria" (1957), "8½" (1963), and "Amarcord" (1974).

Honorary Oscar: Received in 1993 for his unique contribution to the world of cinema.

Cannes Film Festival:

Palme d'Or: Won for "La Dolce Vita" (1960).

David di Donatello Awards:

Won numerous David di Donatello Awards for his films.

Nastro d'Argento Awards:

Received several Nastro d'Argento Awards for directing and screenwriting.

Golden Globe Awards:

Won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film with "La Strada" and "8½".