Completed - ITALIAN - Documentary - 83 minutes
Based on original letters, agreements and production paperwork never published before, this docu-drama portrays the real story behind the scenes of the most famous Italian film ever, from the producer Giuseppe Amato’s perspective.
Year of production : 2020 Director(s) : Giuseppe PEDERSOLI Writer(s) : Giuseppe PEDERSOLI, Giorgio SERAFINI Cast : Luigi PETRUCCI, Giovanna RALLI, Sandra MILO Producer(s) : Gaia GORRINI (Arietta Cinematografica)
Rome, October 20th, 1959, Giuseppe Amato, a great producer of many Neorealism masterpieces, is alone in a small screening room. On the screen, what will become the most famous film by Federico Fellini, that no one wanted to produce. The rough cut is more than four hours long, and Fellini doesn’t want any cut, Rizzoli, the distributor, doesn’t want to release it. This will become the more challenging experience of Amato’s career and life.Based on original and never published before letters, contracts and production paperwork, this docu-drama portrays the real story behind the scenes of the most famous Italian film ever.
Country(ies) : ITALY
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Ventana Sur 2020 European ScreeningsMoscow Italian Doc Fest 2020Venice - Biennale 2020 (Out Of Competition)Denver Film Festival 2020 (Italian Showcase)Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2020 (Fellini at 100)Kolkata IFF 2020 (Cinema International)Fajr International Film Festival 2021 (Docs in Focus)