I, Fellini's Autobiography (Cinema Museum)

Author: Charlotte Chandler [USA]
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Features: Compared to his dreams, Federico Fellini's real life was even more remarkable. He channeled his dreams onto film reels, 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, including the influences of circus, cinema, and American comics on him, his work as a cartoonist and journalist in Rome during his youth, and his subsequent engagement with radio and film writing. The second part tells of how he became a director and gradually gained 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 everything in my 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 tone, which will undoubtedly help readers understand both Federico Fellini the person and his works.