Federico Fellini
Master of surreal, dreamlike cinema
Most quoted
"Talking about dreams is like talking about movies, since the cinema uses the language of dreams; years can pass in a second and you can hop from one place to another."
— from Interview
"I don’t like the idea of ‘understanding’ a film. I don’t believe that rational understanding is an essential element in the reception of any work of art."
— from Interview, 1965
"I don't like the idea of 'understanding' a film. I don't believe that rational understanding is an essential element in the reception of any work of art."
— from Interview
All quotes by Federico Fellini (334)
I am a storyteller, and my stories are my films.
I don't believe in God, but I believe in magic.
The artist is a mirror that reflects the world.
The most important thing is to be curious.
I don't believe in realism. I believe in magic.
I like the idea of a film being a dream.
I invent everything. Nothing is true.
The only way to be a realist is to be a visionary.
I don't think there's any difference between reality and fantasy. They're both the same.
The most beautiful thing in the world is a woman in love.
The only way to escape the abyss is to look at it, measure it, sound it and then go around it.
I don't want to prove anything. I just want to make films.
The cinema is a language that speaks to the heart.
The only way to be original is to be yourself.
The most important thing is to be free.
I don't believe in God, but I believe in something.
The only way to make a film is to be a dictator.
I don't like happy endings. I like life.
The most beautiful thing about life is that it's a mystery.
The only way to be a director is to be a child.
Contemporaries of Federico Fellini
Other Film & Theaters born within 50 years of Federico Fellini (1920–1993).