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Cast
Vittorio Viviani
as Il devoto narratore
Federico Fellini
as Sé stesso (materiale d'archivio)
Tommaso Lazotti
as Federico Fellini (giovane)
Giacomo Lazotti
as Ettore Scola (giovane)
Sergio Rubini
as Madonnaro
Emiliano De Martino
as Ruggiero Maccari
Andrea Salerno
as Steno
Miriam Dalmazio
as Ragazza coi pattini
Sergio Pierattini
as De Bellis
Giovanni Candelari
as Nonno cieco di Ettore
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2013
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes36
DirectorEttore Scola
WritersPaola Scola, Ettore Scola, Silvia Scola
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHow Strange to be Named Federico
About How Strange to be Named Federico
On the 20th anniversary of Federico Fellini's death, Ettore Scola, a devoted admirer of the incomparable maestro, commemorates the lesser-known aspects of his personality, employing interviews, photographs, behind-the-scenes footage as well as his drawings and film clips.
Directed by Ettore Scola, How Strange to be Named Federico leans on a strong ensemble — Vittorio Viviani, Federico Fellini, Tommaso Lazotti — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2013.
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