Directed by:
Federico FelliniCinematography:
Giuseppe RotunnoComposer:
Nino RotaCast:
Luigi Uzzo, Balduin Baas, Franco Mazzieri, Clara Colosimo, Elizabeth Labi, Sibyl Mostert, Adelaide Aste, Claudio Ciocca, Rolando De SantisVOD (1)
Plots(1)
Using a symphony orchestra as a metaphor for Mankind, Federico Fellini explores the various joys, sorrows, frustrations and triumphs of the musicians. In a Medieval Roman chapel, now an oratorio, an elderly factotum sets up for rehearsal. The musicians arrive, joking and teasing. A union shop steward explains that a TV crew is there, talking to them is optional, and there will be no extra compensation. Musicians talk about their instruments. The German conductor arrives and puts them through their paces. He yells, he insults. The shop steward calls a 20 minute break. The conductor retreats to his dressing room and talks about how the world of music has changed, moving away from respect for the conductor. He returns to the rehearsal to find the orchestra in full revolt. (Cinemax)
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Luigi Uzzo
Italy
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Balduin Baas
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Franco Mazzieri
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Clara Colosimo
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Elizabeth Labi
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Adelaide Aste
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Claudio Ciocca
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Rolando De Santis
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