THE CLOWNS (I Clowns) (1970) - ♦♦♦

Directed by - Federico Fellini

Written by - Federico Fellini, Bernardino Zapponi

"A strange kind of documentary that includes narrative and real life footage based on the subject of the clowns, something that inspired Fellini’s cinema greatly. This feels like a personal tribute to clowns that doesn’t work so well on a widespread scale, as Fellini is ultimately not so able to transfer his passion for the circus with this inconsistent piece of work; however, a more Nouvelle Vogue influence can be traced and proves the filmmaker’s wish to constantly try new things and experiment. It is, however, Nino Rota with his magnificent score that takes centre stage."

Documentary, Italy/France/West Germany