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Film director

Federico Fellini was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his unique and imaginative storytelling. He is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, with his works often exploring the complexities of human relationships and the subconscious mind. His most famous films include 'La Dolce Vita' and '8½'.

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“Like many people, I have no religion, and I am just sitting in a small boat drifting with the tide. I live in the doubts of my duty.... I think there is dignity in this, just to go on working.... Today we stand naked, defenseless, and more alone than at any time in history. We are waiting for something, perhaps another miracle, perhaps the Martians. Who knows?”

People Thinking Knows Today Waiting Doubt Atheism Duty Goes On Sitting Dignity Miracle Positive Atheism Naked Boat Tides Drifting Defenseless Martians Waiting For Something

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“Real religion should be something that liberates men. But churches don't want free men who can think for themself and find their own divinity within. When a religion becomes organized it is no longer a religious experience but only superstition and estrangement.”

Thinking Men Want Should Real Church Religious Atheism Positive Atheism Organized Divinity Superstitions Free Man Religious Experience Estrangement

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“I think that one can have luck if one tries to create an atmosphere of spontaneity.”

Ifs Thinking Trying Luck Atmosphere Spontaneity

Book:I, Fellini

Source: I, Fellini

“Nietzsche claimed that his genius was in his nostrils and I think that is a very excellent place for it to be.”

Thinking Genius Excellent Brilliant Ideas

Book:I'm a born liar: a Fellini lexicon

Source: I'm a born liar: a Fellini lexicon

“I think television has betrayed the meaning of democratic speech, adding visual chaos to the confusion of voices. What role does silence have in all this noise?”

Thinking Doe Voice Silence Roles Television Speech Democratic Chaos Noise Confusion Visuals Betrayed Chaos And Confusion

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“No critic writing about a film could say more than the film itself, although they do their best to make us think the oppposite.”

Thinking Writing Film Critics

Author:Federico Fellini

About the Author

Born: January 20, 1920
Died: October 31, 1993
Known for: Film director
Quotes: 81

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