A ragout of real memories and mockumentary, as Fellini explores a childhood obsession: circus clowns.
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Riccardo Billi | ... | Himself - Italian Clown (as Billi) |
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Gigi Reder | ... | Himself - Italian Clown (as Reder) |
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Tino Scotti | ... | Himself - Italian Clown (as Scotti) |
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Valentini | ... | Himself - Italian Clown |
| Fanfulla | ... | Himself - Italian Clown | |
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Merli | ... | Himself - Italian Clown |
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Carlo Rizzo | ... | Himself - Italian Clown (as Rizzo) |
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Alberto Colombaioni | ... | Themselves - Italian Clowns (as I 4 Colombaioni) |
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Pistoni | ... | Himself - Italian Clown |
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Martana | ... | Themselves - Italian Clowns (as I Martana) |
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Giacomo Furia | ... | Himself - Italian Clown (as Furia) |
| Alvaro Vitali | ... | Himself (as The Troupe) | |
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Dante Maggio | ... | Himself - Italian Clown (as Maggio) |
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Galliano Sbarra | ... | Himself - Italian Clown (as Sbarra) |
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Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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25 December 1970 (Italy) See more »Also Known As:
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RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica, Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française (ORTF) See more »
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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.