Amarcord

"The Fantastic World of Fellini!"

1973 2h 3m IT

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7.9

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Synopsis

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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.

“The Fantastic World of Fellini!”

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Cast

Pupella Maggio
Miranda Biondi
Armando Brancia
Aurelio Biondi
Magali Noël
Gradisca
Ciccio Ingrassia
Teo, Titta's Uncle
Nando Orfei
Patacca, Titta's Uncle
Luigi Rossi
Lawyer
Bruno Zanin
Titta Biondi
Gianfilippo Carcano
Don Baravelli

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Federico Fellini
Writers: Tonino Guerra, Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra
Languages: Greek, Italian
Countries: Italy, France

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Greek, Italian.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Federico Fellini, shot by Giuseppe Rotunno. 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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Pupella Maggio and Armando Brancia and Magali Noël carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The Fantastic World of Fellini!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Federico Fellini directs. Giuseppe Rotunno behind the camera. Nino Rota scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in Greek, Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Greek, Italian.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
4Directed by Federico Fellini, shot by Giuseppe Rotunno. 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.
7Pupella Maggio and Armando Brancia and Magali Noël carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "The Fantastic World of Fellini!".
9IMDB entry: tt0071129 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 9 themes, including "small town", "fascism", "surrealism", "sheik".
11Released under 14 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno
Original score: Nino Rota
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production design: Danilo Donati
Costume design: Danilo Donati
Makeup / hair: Amalia Paoletti
Runtime: 123 min · 2h 3m
Status: Released
Original language: IT
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Amarcord (1973)

Awards

David di Donatello for Best Film
Academy Award for Best International Feature Film

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Federico Fellini

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What people are saying

bernardoribeiro2025-07-09
★ 10/10
Amarcord is a nostalgic journey through the memories of a small Italian town in the 30s. With surreal humor and heartfelt emotion, Fellini paints a vivid tapestry of eccentric characters and fleeting moments. Mixing satire and sentiment, the film captures the chaos, beauty, and longing of youth. Beautiful and funny!

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