Federico Fellini (1920 - 1993) I'm a Born Liar: A Fellini Lexicon (2003) Edited by Damian Pettigrew
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I don't believe in total freedom for the artist. Left on his own, free to do anything he likes, the artist ends up doing nothing at all. If there's one thing that's dangerous for an artist, it's precisely this question of total freedom, waiting for inspiration and all the rest of it.
— Federico Fellini on Inspiration
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About Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini (20 January 1920 – 31 October 1993) was a highly esteemed and influential Italian film director. Fellini's films typically combine memory, dreams, and fantasy. Among the best known of his films are La Strada, La Dolce Vita, 8½, and Amarcord.
About Federico Fellini
Federico Fellini (20 January 1920 – 31 October 1993) was a highly esteemed and influential Italian film director. Fellini's films typically combine memory, dreams, and fantasy. Among the best known of his films are La Strada, La Dolce Vita, 8½, and Amarcord.
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