I clowns (1970) (TV)

Director:

Federico Fellini

Writers:

Federico Fellini (writer)
Bernardino Zapponi (writer)

Release Date:

26 December 1970 (Italy)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood...

Plot Keywords:

Clown | Circus | Childhood | Italy | Memory

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Federico Fellini	...	Himself
Riccardo Billi	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Tino Scotti	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Fanfulla	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Dante Maggio	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Galliano Sbarra	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Nino Terzo	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Giacomo Furia	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Carlo Rizzo	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Gigi Reder	...	Himself - Italian Clown
Alvaro Vitali	...	Himself (as The Troupe)
Anita Ekberg	...	Herself
Pierre Étaix	...	Himself
Annie Fratellini	...	Herself
Charlie Rivel	...	Himself

Also Known As:

Die Clowns (West Germany)
Les clowns (France) (theatrical title)
The Clowns (USA)

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

Italy | France | West Germany

Language:

Italian

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Finland:S | Sweden:Btl | UK:U | USA:G

Filming Locations:

Anzio, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company:

Bavaria Film

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Cinecittà: La casa di F. Fellini (2004) (V)

Superior work of a great director.

This little film tends to stand quietly in the shadows of the great director's other works. It cannot compare to 8 1/2, or La Dolce Vita, but it carries a remarkable quality to it that isn't quite like his other films.

Fellini's circus theme is used here to a remarkable effect. There is a sadness that creeps in and around the film, like a cat watching a canary. It is unlike his other works, not as daring or bold, but worth some consideration.