Fellini's 'Il mestiere del regista' Reveals the Director's Craft in New Edition

Cue Press has released a new edition of 'Il mestiere del regista,' a book collecting three conversations between Federico Fellini and Ottavio Cirio Zanetti. The dialogues explore Fellini's views on acting, production, and directing, emphasizing the artistic rather than technical nature of filmmaking. Fellini discusses his preference for 'positive heroes' over conventional stars, the 'phosphorescence' of actors, and the importance of improvisation. The volume includes an interview with composer Nicola Piovani about his collaboration with Fellini. The book offers insights into Fellini's creative process, from his early experiences as a spectator to his methods of casting and directing. Fellini describes directing as a mysterious, joyful contact with the film's totality. The edition is edited by Davide Dal Sasso.