Federico Fellini

(1920-1993) [Director] Born in Rimini Italy. Fascinated by a circus in his childhood, he was said to have left home many times to chase the troupe. 1939, he begins drawing portraits and writing for the radio in Rome. He also began writing for Aldo Fabrizi’s team around this time, helping their local tours, bringing him closer to the film industry. Post-war, he collaborates with Roberto Rossellini in writing “Rome, Open City” (‘45) delving into the centre of Italian Neorealism. His third film as director “I Vitelloni” (‘53) was highly acclaimed and was awarded the Silver Lion Award at the Venice International Film Festival. Then, moving his base to Cinecittà Studios in Rome, he produces “La Strada” (’54), “La Dolce Vita” (’60), and “8 1/2” (’63), becoming one of Italy’s most acclaimed directors.