Sky Arte documentary explores Ennio Flaiano's multifaceted genius
A new documentary titled 'Ennio Flaiano, straniero in patria' will air on Sky Arte on Monday, December 9. Directed and written by Fabrizio Corallo and Valeria Parisi, the film delves into the life and work of the eclectic Italian intellectual Ennio Flaiano, who described himself as a 'minor satirical writer of Italy's welfare era.' Flaiano left an indelible mark on 20th-century Italian culture, capturing the beauty and bitter contradictions of post-war Italy with a sharp, melancholic sense of humor. The documentary features affectionate testimonies from notable friends and colleagues, including Vittorio Gassman, his son Alessandro, Suso Cecchi D'Amico, and Federico Fellini. Fellini and Flaiano had a complex personal and professional relationship that produced cinematic masterpieces such as 'Lo sceicco bianco,' 'La strada,' and 'La dolce vita.' Flaiano, originally from Pescara, died in Rome in 1972. The documentary aims to introduce his greatness to contemporary audiences.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Ennio Flaiano, straniero in patria' airs on Sky Arte on December 9.
- Directed and written by Fabrizio Corallo and Valeria Parisi.
- Flaiano called himself a 'minor satirical writer of Italy's welfare era.'
- He contributed to Italian cinema with Fellini on films like 'La dolce vita.'
- Flaiano died in Rome in 1972.
- Testimonies include Vittorio Gassman, Alessandro Flaiano, Suso Cecchi D'Amico, and Federico Fellini.
- The documentary explores his sharp, melancholic humor and personal tragedies.
- Flaiano was born in Pescara.
Entities
Artists
- Ennio Flaiano
- Federico Fellini
- Vittorio Gassman
- Alessandro Flaiano
- Suso Cecchi D'Amico
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Pescara
- Rome
- Italy