Federico Fellini: comic book superfan

Federico Fellini's films were bright, suprising and above all, fun. His films are a testament to an extraordinary imagination, but also a deep love of an art form that is often overlooked: comics! In this video essay, BFI producer Nic Wassell speaks to Fellini experts to draw out the links between the great director's love of American and Italian comics and the surreal, joyful imagery found in his films.

20 February 2020

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