Federico Fellini

Italian filmmaker (1920–1993)
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Federico Fellini
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Federico Fellini was born on January 20, 1920, in Rimini [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. He worked as a film director, screenwriter, satirist, writer, director, and author [14][19][20][18]. Fellini's influences included notable artists Charlie Chaplin and Pablo Picasso .

Fellini was married to Giulietta Masina from 1943 until his death in 1993 . Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including the Praemium Imperiale, Academy Honorary Award, BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Foreign Film, Bodil Awards, and the Palme d'Or, among others [21].

Fellini passed away on October 31, 1993, in Rome [1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][11][14][15][16][17][18]. He is buried at the Fellini tomb [22][23].

Federico Fellini

Summary

Federico Fellini is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rimini[2]. He was born on January 20, 1920[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on October 31, 1993[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], satirist[8], writer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,953 views/month, #5,233 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Federico Fellini was born in Rimini[2].
  • Federico Fellini died in Rome[4].
  • Federico Fellini was born on January 20, 1920[3].
  • Federico Fellini died on October 31, 1993[5].
  • Federico Fellini is buried at Fellini tomb[12].
  • Among Federico Fellini's spouses was Giulietta Masina[13].
  • Federico Fellini held citizenship in Italy[14].
  • Federico Fellini's professions included film director[6].
  • Federico Fellini's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Federico Fellini worked as a satirist[8].
  • Federico Fellini worked as a writer[9].
  • Federico Fellini worked as a director[10].
  • Federico Fellini worked as an author[15].
  • Federico Fellini's education included a stint at Sapienza University of Rome[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Federico Fellini is La Strada[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Federico Fellini is 8½[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Federico Fellini is Amarcord[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Federico Fellini is I Vitelloni[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Federico Fellini is La Dolce Vita[21].
  • Federico Fellini received the Praemium Imperiale[22].
  • Federico Fellini received the Academy Honorary Award[23].
  • Federico Fellini received the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design[24].
  • Federico Fellini received the Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Foreign Film[25].
  • Federico Fellini received the Bodil Awards[26].
  • Federico Fellini received the Palme d'Or[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rimini[2], Federico Fellini… he was born on January 20, 1920[3].

Education

Federico Fellini's education included a stint at Sapienza University of Rome[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], satirist[8], writer[9], director[10], and author[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include La Strada[17], 8½[18], Amarcord[19], I Vitelloni[20], and La Dolce Vita[21]. Things named for Federico Fellini include Federico Fellini International Airport[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Praemium Imperiale[22], an international award[29], founded in 1988[30]; Academy Honorary Award[23], an Academy Awards[31], in United States[32], founded in 1928[33]; BAFTA Award for Best Production Design[24], a film award category[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1964[36]; Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Foreign Film[25], a Blue Ribbon Awards[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1951[39]; Bodil Awards[26], a group of awards[40], in Denmark[41], founded in 1948[42]; and Palme d'Or[27], a Cannes Film Festival Awards[43], in France[44], founded in 1955[45], headquartered in Cannes[46].

Personal Life

Among Federico Fellini's spouses was Giulietta Masina[13].

Death and Burial

Federico Fellini died on October 31, 1993[5]. He died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[47]. Burial took place at Fellini tomb[12].

Why It Matters

Federico Fellini ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,953 views/month, #5,233 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Federico Fellini International Airport[28].

FAQs

Where was Federico Fellini born?

Federico Fellini's place of birth was Rimini[2].

Where did Federico Fellini die?

Federico Fellini died in Rome[4].

Who was Federico Fellini married to?

Federico Fellini's spouses include Giulietta Masina[13].

What did Federico Fellini do for work?

Federico Fellini worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], satirist[8], writer[9], and director[10].

Where did Federico Fellini go to school?

Federico Fellini was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[16].

What awards did Federico Fellini receive?

Honors received include Praemium Imperiale[22], Academy Honorary Award[23], BAFTA Award for Best Production Design[24], and Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Foreign Film[25].

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  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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