
How Strange to be Named Federico
Scola narrates Fellini
Directed by Ettore Scola
Produced by PayperMoon Italia, Palomar
A reverent, visually rich portrait of Fellini's lesser-known self, blending archival materials and artistic reflection into an intimate meditation on creativity and legacy.
On the 20th anniversary of Federico Fellini's death, Ettore Scola, a devoted admirer of the incomparable maestro, commemorates the lesser-known aspects of his personality, employing interviews, photographs, behind-the-scenes footage as well as his drawings and film clips.
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Is How Strange to be Named Federico violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is How Strange to be Named Federico scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is How Strange to be Named Federico easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is How Strange to be Named Federico sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does How Strange to be Named Federico end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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