Fellini

by Hollis Alpert

Overview

Fellini follows the life and career of master Italian film director, Federico Fellini.

Drawing on interviews with the filmmaker himself, as well as his colleagues, Hollis Alpert investigates the man and the legend while defining the boundaries between the two.

“Hollis Alpert’s new biography is filled with wonderful anecdotes about Fellini’s creative life. The book makes me want to see the films all over again.” — Paul Mazursky

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780743213097
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster
Publication date:	10/06/2000
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Hollis Alpert, former film critic for Saturday Review, is the author of several novels and theatrical biographies, including Burton and The Barrymores. He has served on the fiction staff of the New Yorker and as a contributing editor on Women’s Day, and he is a founder of American Film Magazine, where he was editor-in-chief for five years before leaving to resume his writing career.

What People are Saying About This

George Stevens,Jr.

The robust vitality of one of the world's master filmmakers is at the heart of Hollis Alpert's Fellini: A Life . It's a wonderful life.

Editorial Reviews

Finally, a complete picture of the master Italian film director Federico Fellini. Most books on Fellini tend to focus on Fellini himselfhis eccentric behavior, his bizarre coterie of friends, and the circus-like atmosphere on his film sets. Other books are didactic, often contradictory explorations of Fellini's work 8 , La Dolce Vita , and Amarcord. Film critic Alpert keeps his balance here, offering witty anecdotes, first-hand reportage, and a strong critical perspective in detailing Fellini's life and works. Excellent filmography and bibliography. Recommended for most film collections. Christopher Schemering, formerly with Arlington Cty. P.L., Va.

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