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Not yet a Fellini fan, seen 8 1/2 and Amarcord; what to see next to

posted 8 years ago by bimlanders
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Change my mind about him? So far my impression is that Fellini is style over substance, and doesn't really care much for having a strong narrative thrust to propel viewers through a concrete story. All of these things would be fine, and have been done well before, but I failed to care about anything that was happening in these films.

Should I give Fellini another chance, or is this just how his films are?

For reference, I watch art-films more than I watch blockbusters, so don't throw me any 'go back to Michael Bay' comments. ;)

[–] Steadybox 8 years ago

Maybe you should try The Nights of Cabiria.

[–] bimlanders 8 years ago

That was one I was considering. I love the visual style of Fellini, but I want to have empathy for characters on the screen at the same time. So if this film accomplishes both goals, I should really enjoy it.

[–] Steadybox 8 years ago

I'd say it does. I hope you'll enjoy it!

[–] monamask 8 years ago

As far as the masters go, Fellini is fairly hit and miss for me. I'd say check out La Strada and La Dolce Vita and if those still don't do it, you can move on.

[–] Feminism_LOL 8 years ago

Definitely check out La Dolce Vita.