About - Federico Fellini's Intervista

Federico Fellini's Intervista, released in 1987, is an extraordinary cinematic experience that fuses a faux documentary style with Fellini's trademark dreamlike imagery. The film starts with a Japanese crew visiting Cinecittà, the famous Italian film studio, to interview Maestro Fellini. As they follow him on a nostalgic tour of the studio, past the sets of his old films, the film blends reality with the fantastical world of film.

Making / Production

The production of the movie was primarily at Cinecittà in Rome, Italy. Fellini's love for cinema and its behind-the-scenes magic is a prominent theme throughout the film, and this is visibly manifested in the very location of its production: the historic film studio Cinecittà, where Fellini worked on many of his esteemed projects.

Actors

• Federico Fellini played by himself - The legendary filmmaker played himself in this meta-documentary, offering a sincere and often humorous portrayal of a film director.
• Sergio Rubini as The Journalist - Rubini deftly portrays a journalist who follows Fellini around the studio. His performance lends the film a sense of reality and grounding.
• Paola Liguori as Anita Ekberg - In a tribute to classic cinema, Liguori successfully captures the glamor and allure of the iconic actress Anita Ekberg.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Many scenes in Intervista reference Fellini's own famous past productions, including La Dolce Vita and 8½.
• The movie is regarded as autobiographical, providing viewers an intriguing glimpse into Fellini's mind and creative process.

Awards

Federico Fellini's Intervista won the Special 40th Anniversary Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1987. The film also received the David di Donatello for Best Film.

Quotes

• "Cinema is a form of magic that allows us to live our dreams."
• "A good film is a dream that becomes reality."

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for Intervista was composed by Nicola Piovani, who provided a melodic score that perfectly complemented the film's blend of the magical and the mundane.
• Unforgettable themes like "The Circus Waltz" and "Nina Rota on the Beach" bring an aura of nostalgia and sentiment, enriching the overall experience of the film.