Fellini Retrospective: I VITELLONI

2300 East Baristo Road,Palm Springs CA 92262

07 April, 2023

Description

Celebrate more than 100 years of Federico Fellini at the Historic Camelot Theatre! The Palm Springs Cultural Center's Fellini Retrospective is the latest stop of Fellini 100 Tour, a worldwide tribute to Fellini's centennial featuring exhibitions by major museums and film institutes, coordinated by Luce Cinecittà. One of the most influential directors of the 20th century, Fellini’s films are known for their surreal, dream-like imagery and eccentric characters, often combining a playful carnival-like atmosphere with biting social critique. Fellini’s body of work has inspired several generations of directors including Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Sofia Coppola and Pedro Almodóvar. Come early and mingle while enjoying Italian food and Drink Specials starting at 5:00 pm. Film Screens at 7:00 pm. I VITELLONI (1953) Five young men dream of success as they drift lazily through life in a small Italian village. Fausto (Franco Fabrizi), the group's leader, is a womanizer; Riccardo craves fame; Alberto (Alberto Sordi) is a hopeless dreamer; Moraldo (Franco Interlenghi) fantasizes about life in the city; and Leopoldo (Leopoldo Trieste) is an aspiring playwright. As Fausto chases a string of women, to the horror of his pregnant wife, the other four blunder their way from one uneventful experience to the next.