The Clowns

1970 1h 33m IT

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 102

TV MovieComedy

Synopsis

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Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Riccardo Billi
Clown
Gigi Reder
Clown
Tino Scotti
Clown
Valentini
Clown
Fanfulla
Clown
Merli
Clown
Carlo Rizzo
Clown
Alberto Colombaioni
Clown

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Federico Fellini
Writers: Federico Fellini, Bernardino Zapponi
Languages: German, Italian, French
Countries: Italy, France, Germany

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ERA

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56 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: German, Italian, French.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Italy, France, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Federico Fellini, shot by Dario Di Palma. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nino Rota. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Riccardo Billi and Gigi Reder and Tino Scotti carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0066922 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Federico Fellini directs. Dario Di Palma behind the camera. Nino Rota scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, France, Germany. Dialogue in German, Italian, French.

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156 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: German, Italian, French.
3International production across 3 countries: Italy, France, Germany.
4Directed by Federico Fellini, shot by Dario Di Palma. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nino Rota. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Riccardo Billi and Gigi Reder and Tino Scotti carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0066922 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.