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6.7 / 10(25 votes)IMDb196954mItaly, United States of America

Fellini: A Director’s Notebook

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Synopsis

Fellini discusses his views of making motion pictures and his unorthodox procedures. He seeks inspiration in various out of the way places. During this film viewers go with him to the Colisseum at night, on a subway ride past Roman ruins, to the Appian Way, to a slaughterhouse, and on a visit to Marcello Mastroianni's house. Fellini also is seen in his own office interviewing a series of unusual characters seeking work or his help.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Federico Fellini
Screenplay & Story
Federico Fellini, Bernardino Zapponi
Original Score
Nino Rota
Original Title
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Country of Origin
Italy, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Italian
Runtime
54m
Production Studios
NBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Federico Fellini

Screenplay & Story

Federico Fellini, Bernardino Zapponi

Original Score & Music

Nino Rota

Director of Photography

Pasqualino De Santis

Film Editing

Ruggero Mastroianni

Producers

Peter Goldfarb

Department Leadership Roster

Federico Fellini

Federico Fellini

Screenplay

Bernardino Zapponi

Bernardino Zapponi

Screenplay

Federico Fellini

Federico Fellini

Director

Peter Goldfarb

Producer

Ruggero Mastroianni

Ruggero Mastroianni

Editor

Pasqualino De Santis

Pasqualino De Santis

Director of Photography

Nino Rota

Nino Rota

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fellini: A Director’s Notebook

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fellini: A Director’s Notebook about?

Fellini discusses his views of making motion pictures and his unorthodox procedures. He seeks inspiration in various out of the way places. During this film viewers go with him to the Colisseum at night, on a subway ride past Roman ruins, to the Appian Way, to a slaughterhouse, and on a visit to Marcello Mastroianni's house. Fellini also is seen in his own office interviewing a series of unusual characters seeking work or his help.

Who directed Fellini: A Director’s Notebook?

Fellini: A Director’s Notebook was directed by Federico Fellini.

Who stars in Fellini: A Director’s Notebook?

The principal cast of Fellini: A Director’s Notebook includes Federico Fellini, Giulietta Masina, Marcello Mastroianni, Caterina Boratto, Marina Boratto.

When was Fellini: A Director’s Notebook released and how long is it?

Fellini: A Director’s Notebook was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 54m.

Who composed the musical score for Fellini: A Director’s Notebook?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fellini: A Director’s Notebook was composed by Nino Rota.