Before His Death, Federico Fellini Names His 6 Favorite Movies

🎬Before His Death, Federico Fellini Names His 6 Favorite Movies

Federico Fellini, the legendary Italian filmmaker behind La Dolce Vita, 8½, and Amarcord, was known for his dreamlike blend of fantasy and reality. But who inspired him? In this countdown, we reveal the six movies Fellini personally named as his favorites — films that shaped his imagination, style, and philosophy of cinema.

From dusty Western landscapes to surrealist comedies and futuristic space epics, Fellini’s picks might surprise you. These weren’t just films he admired — they were works that echoed through his own creations, influencing the way he told stories about love, memory, absurdity, and the human condition.

If you love classic cinema, hidden backlot stories, and the untold influences behind the greatest directors, this is a journey you won’t want to miss.

📌 Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
2:01 – A Western That Defined Moral Clarity
5:57 – Nature Turns Villain in a Shocking Thriller
10:13 – A Surreal Comedy That Mocked Society’s Masks
14:29 – The Story That Questioned Truth Itself
18:32 – Chaplin’s Darkest and Boldest Comedy
22:44 – The Sci-Fi Epic That Redefined Cinema
27:00 – Outro

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