Sky Arte marks Fellini's 102nd birthday with 'La Fellinette' short film
On January 20, 2022, Sky Arte celebrated the 102nd anniversary of Federico Fellini's birth by airing 'La Fellinette,' a short film directed by Francesca Fabbri Fellini in 2020. The animated and live-action piece follows Fellinette, a girl drawn by Fellini in 1971, on a dreamlike adventure set on Rimini's beach on January 20, 2020—the centenary of his birth. Fellini, born in 1920, directed iconic films including 'Le notti di Cabiria,' 'La dolce vita,' '8½,' and 'Amarcord,' featuring actors like Marcello Mastroianni, Alberto Sordi, Giulietta Masina, and Anita Ekberg. The tribute evokes his poetic, visionary style. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which also produces newsletters on art market, urban regeneration, and cultural tourism.
Key facts
- Federico Fellini was born on January 20, 1920.
- Sky Arte aired 'La Fellinette' on January 20, 2022.
- 'La Fellinette' was directed by Francesca Fabbri Fellini in 2020.
- The short film is set on Rimini's beach on January 20, 2020.
- Fellini's films include 'Le notti di Cabiria,' 'La dolce vita,' '8½,' and 'Amarcord.'
- Actors Marcello Mastroianni, Alberto Sordi, Giulietta Masina, and Anita Ekberg starred in his films.
- Fellinette is a character drawn by Fellini in 1971.
- Sky Arte's site is powered by Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Federico Fellini
- Francesca Fabbri Fellini
- Marcello Mastroianni
- Alberto Sordi
- Giulietta Masina
- Anita Ekberg
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Rimini
- Italy