Federico Fellini

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Full Name
Federico Fellini
Born
January 20th, 1920
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Net Worth
Estimated $10 million
Partner
Giulietta Masina
Family
Federico Fellini was born to Urbano Fellini, a travelling salesman, and Ida Barbiani in Rimini, Italy. In 1943, he married actor Giulietta Masina, who became the star of many of his most celebrated films, including 'La Strada', 'Nights of Cabiria' and 'Juliet of the Spirits'. The couple remained together until Fellini's death in 1993 and had no surviving children.
Top Movies
'8½', 'La Dolce Vita', 'La Strada', 'Amarcord', 'Nights of Cabiria'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Foreign Language Film', Academy Award for 'Best Foreign Language Film' , Academy Award for 'Best Foreign Language Film', Academy Award for 'Best Foreign Language Film', Honorary Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement
Fun Facts
The term "Felliniesque" entered the English language to describe surreal, extravagant and dreamlike artistic works inspired by his distinctive style. ### '8½' is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made and has influenced directors including Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Terry Gilliam and Pedro Almodóvar. ### Fellini received an Honorary Academy Award in 1993 for his lifetime contribution to cinema, just months before his death.
Related Actors
Giulietta Masina, Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Claudia Cardinale, Sandra Milo

Federico Fellini was an Italian filmmaker and screenwriter widely regarded as one of the greatest directors in cinema history.

Renowned for his richly imaginative visual style, dreamlike storytelling and exploration of memory, identity and celebrity, Fellini helped redefine post-war European cinema. After beginning his career as a screenwriter during the Italian Neorealist movement, he developed a highly personal style in films including ‘La Strada’, ‘La Dolce Vita’, ‘8½’, ‘Juliet of the Spirits’, ‘Amarcord’ and ‘And the Ship Sails On’.

Across a career spanning four decades, Fellini won four Academy Awards for ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ and an Honorary Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement, leaving an enduring influence on filmmakers around the world.

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Federico Fellini was an Italian filmmaker widely regarded as one of the greatest directors in cinema history, best known for classics including 'La Dolce Vita', '8½', 'La Strada' and 'Amarcord'.
Federico Fellini won four Academy Awards for 'Best Foreign Language Film' and received an Honorary Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1993.
'8½' and 'La Dolce Vita' are generally regarded as Federico Fellini's defining masterpieces, although 'La Strada', 'Amarcord' and 'Nights of Cabiria' are also among his most celebrated works.
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