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ITALY · 1973

Amarcord

Federico Fellini
Italian Neorealism rural area surrealism bathtub coming of age semi autobiographical
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Synopsis

In an Italian seaside town, young Titta gets into trouble with his friends and watches various local eccentrics as they engage in often absurd behavior. Frequently clashing with his stern father and defended by his doting mother, Titta witnesses the actions of a wide range of characters, from his extended family to Fascist loyalists to sensual women, with certain moments shifting into fantastical

Year1973
CountryItaly
DirectorFederico Fellini
MovementItalian Neorealism
Films Amarcord Inspired
Amarcord . . . with its episodic structure and vivid characters, resonates with how I often approach storytelling in films like GoodFellas or Casino — as a series of remembered moments.
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Films it influenced
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2004 · Alfonso Cuarón Roma 2018 · Alfonso Cuarón The Hand of God 2021 · Paolo Sorrentino Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 2004 · Michel Gondry The Grand Budapest Hotel 2014 · Wes Anderson
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