I, Fellini - An Autobiography

Author: (USA) Charlotte Chandler
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Compared to his dreams, Federico Fellini's real life was even more extraordinary. He channeled his dreams onto film, leaving behind a rich legacy for us. This book is the result of Charlotte Chandler's fourteen-year (1980-1993) conversations with Federico Fellini, divided into three parts. The first part recounts Fellini's early life, his exposure to circus, film, and American comics, his work as a cartoonist and journalist in Rome during his youth, and his subsequent involvement in radio and film scriptwriting. The second part tells of his journey to becoming a director and gradually gaining fame. The third part focuses on how Fellini, after becoming a master, transformed into a legend. Federico Fellini told the author, "I have told you my entire life. These are my last words, because there is nothing more for me to say." This book is rich in detail and written with a gentle and intimate tone, which will undoubtedly help readers understand both Federico Fellini the person and his works.