Amarcord

Amarcord

The Fantastic World of Fellini!

Directed by Federico Fellini

Produced by Productions et Éditions Cinématographiques Françaises, F.C. Produzioni

1973123 min7.9 / 10

A dreamlike, semi-autobiographical portrait of adolescence in 1930s fascist Italy, blending comic observation with surreal fantasy and nostalgic melancholy.

In an Italian seaside town, young Titta gets into trouble with his friends and watches various local eccentrics as they engage in often absurd behavior. Frequently clashing with his stern father and defended by his doting mother, Titta witnesses the actions of a wide range of characters, from his extended family to Fascist loyalists to sensual women, with certain moments shifting into fantastical scenarios.

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  • Is Amarcord one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of films.

  • Is Amarcord easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Amarcord violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Amarcord scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Amarcord sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Amarcord end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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