Fellini of the Spirits (2020)

Fellini of the Spirits (2020) poster

2020 marks 100 years since the birth of Federico Fellini, the most prominent Italian director and one of the symbols of the insuperable cinematic heyday of mid-20th century. Fellini had always been a mysterious director, not only in his cryptic symbolism but also in his idiosyncratic, excessive mixture of psychoanalysis, Catholicism and faith in the mysterious. In this documentary, his relationship with the paranormal, luck and fate, alongside the coexistence of organized discourse and transcendence to the imaginary, is examined via friends, collaborators and distinguished fans (Friedkin, Gilliam, Chazelle). A great testimony to why rationalists and ideologists have a hard time with his work, ‘Fellini and the Spirits’ is an appropriate yet unexpected tribute.

Director: Selma Dell'Olio
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Antonio Fresa
Cinematography: Daniele Botteselle
Editing: Stuart Mabey
Production: Mad Entertainment, Walking The Dog, Cineteca del Comune di Bologna, RAI
Country: Belgium, France, Italy
Language: English, Français, Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

genius, artists' life, work ethic, spiritual quest, portrait of an artist, film director, famous people, visionary art, ecentric genius, spiritual guide, spiritual awareness, field work, spiritual vision, the godfather's influence, maestro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fellini of the Spirits about?
2020 marks 100 years since the birth of Federico Fellini, the most prominent Italian director and one of the symbols of the insuperable cinematic heyday of mid-20th century. Fellini had always been a mysterious director, not only in his cryptic symbolism but also in his idiosyncratic, excessive mixture of psychoanalysis, Catholicism and faith in the mysterious. In this documentary, his relationship with the paranormal, luck and fate, alongside the coexistence of organized discourse and transcendence to the imaginary, is examined via friends, collaborators and distinguished fans (Friedkin, Gilliam, Chazelle). A great testimony to why rationalists and ideologists have a hard time with his work, ‘Fellini and the Spirits’ is an appropriate yet unexpected tribute.
Who directed Fellini of the Spirits?
Fellini of the Spirits was directed by Selma Dell'Olio.
Who stars in Fellini of the Spirits?
Fellini of the Spirits stars Terry Gilliam, Filippo Ascione, Damien Chazelle, William Friedkin, Andrea Minuz, Fiammetta Profili.
How long is Fellini of the Spirits?
Fellini of the Spirits has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Fellini of the Spirits?
Fellini of the Spirits is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was Fellini of the Spirits produced?
Fellini of the Spirits was produced in Belgium, France, Italy.