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Films directed by Federico Fellini

Federico Fellini, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, crafted a cinematic universe that transcended the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Renowned for his surrealistic style, rich symbolism, and vivid imagery, Fellini's films often explore the complexities of human existence, delving into themes of desire, identity, and the search for meaning. His distinctive directorial approach, characterised by dreamlike sequences, elaborate sets, and enigmatic characters, captivated audiences and critics alike, leaving an indelible mark on the history of cinema. Through his innovative storytelling techniques and profound insights into the human condition, Fellini continues to inspire filmmakers and cinephiles around the world, cementing his legacy as a true master of the silver screen. Fellini was the recipient of four Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film (La strada, Le notti di Cabiria, 8½, Amacord) and the Academy's honorary lifetime achievement award.

 
Year Title Other Title Film Type Producer
Length1

1950

Luci del varietà2

Variety Lights/
Lights of Variety

Feature

Federico Fellini & Alberto Lattauda (Capitolium Film)
100

1952

Lo sceicco bianco The White Sheik

Feature

Luigi Rovere
88

1953

I vitelloni

Spivs/The Young and the Passionate

Feature

Luigi Pegoraro (Peg Films–Cité Films)
103

1953

'Un'agenzia matrimoniale'

'A Matrimonial Agency'

Episode from the compilation film Amore in città/Love in the City

Cesare Zavattini, Riccardo Ghione & Marco Ferreri (Faro Films)
32

1954

La strada

The Road

Feature

Carlo Ponti & Dino De Laurentis
115

1955

Il bidone

The Swindle/
The Swindlers

Feature

Titanus & SGG
104

1957

Le notti di Cabiria

The Nights of Cabiria

Feature

Dino De Laurentis
110

1960

La dolce vita

  Feature Giuseppe Amato & Angelo Rizzoli (Riama Film–Pathé Consortium Cinéma)
174

1962

'Le tentazioni del dottor Antonio'

'The Temptations of Doctor Antonio'

Episode from the compilation film Boccaccio '70 Carlo Ponti & Antonio Cervi
60

1963

Otto e mezzo

Feature Angelo Rizzoli
138

1965

Giulietta degli spiriti

Juliet of the Spirits

Feature Angelo Rizzoli
145

1968

'Toby Dammit'

Episode from the compilation Tre passi nel delirio/Histoires extraordinaires/Spirits of the Dead Alberto Grimaldi & Raymond Eger (Les Films Marceau/Cocinor–P. E. A. Cinematografica)
37
1969 Fellini-Satyricon Fellini's Satyricon Feature Alberto Grimaldi
138

1969

Block-notes di un regista

Fellini: A Director's Notebook

TV documentary

NBC-TV & Peter Goldfarb
60

1970

I clowns

The Clowns

Feature Federico Fellini, Ugo Guerra & Elio Scardamaglia
92

1972

Roma

Fellini's Roma

Feature Turi Vasile
128

1973

Amarcord

  Feature Franco Cristaldi
123

1976

Il Casanova di Fellini

Fellini's Casanova

Feature

Alberto Grimaldi & Universal–Fox–Gaumont–Titanus
163

1979

Prova d'orchestra

Orchestra Rehearsal

Feature

Daime Cinematografica & RAI-TV, Albatros Produktion
72

1980

La città delle donne

City of Women

Feature

Opera Film Production and Gaumont
140

1983

E la nave va

And the Ship Sails On

Feature

Franco Cristaldi, RAI-TV, Vides Produzione, Gaumont
132
1984 'Oh, che bel paesaggio!' 'Oh, What a Beautiful Landscape!' TV commercial for Campari Bitter Giulio Romieri, BRW
 
1984 'Alta Società' 'High Society' TV commercial for Barilla rigatoni pasta Fabrizio Capucci, International Cbn
 

1985

Ginger e Fred

Ginger and Fred

Feature

Alberto Grimaldi
127

1987

Intervista

Interview

Feature

Ibrahim Moussa, Aljosha Productions, RAI-UNO
113

1990

La voce della luna

The Voice of the Moon

Feature

Mario and Vittorio Cecchi Gori, RAI–UNO
118

1992

'Che brutte notti!'
a) 'Il sogno del ‘déjeuner sur l’herbe’
b) 'Il sogno della galleria'
c) 'Il sogno del leone in cantina'  
'What Bad Nights!'
a) 'The Picnic Lunch Dream'
b) 'The Tunnel Dream'
c) 'The Dream of the Lion in the Cellar'
Three TV commercials for the Banca di Roma Roberto Mannoni
 



Notes

1. Minutes
2. Co-directed with Alberto Lattuada


Sources:
1. P. Bondanella. The Films of Federico Fellini. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002.
2. C. Wiegand. Federico Fellini, the Complete Films. Köln: Taschen GmbH, 2003.


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