Movie

How Strange to be Named Federico

“Scola narrates Fellini”

★ 7.2(36)20131h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Ettore Scola
Release date: 2013-09-12
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: PayperMoon Italia

About How Strange to be Named Federico

How Strange to be Named Federico is a 2013 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ettore Scola, starring Vittorio Viviani, Federico Fellini and Tommaso Lazotti. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How Strange to be Named Federico in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On the 20th anniversary of Federico Fellini's death, Ettore Scola, a devoted admirer of the incomparable maestro, commemorates the lesser-known aspects of his personality, employing interviews, photographs, behind-the-scenes footage as well as his drawings and film clips.

Cast

Vittorio Viviani

Il devoto narratore

Federico Fellini

Sé stesso (materiale d'archivio)

Tommaso Lazotti

Federico Fellini (giovane)

Giacomo Lazotti

Ettore Scola (giovane)

Sergio Rubini

Madonnaro

Emiliano De Martino

Ruggiero Maccari

Andrea Salerno

Steno

Miriam Dalmazio

Ragazza coi pattini

Sergio Pierattini

De Bellis

Giovanni Candelari

Nonno cieco di Ettore

Carlo Luca De Ruggieri

De Torres

Pietro Scola Di Mambro

Attalo

Themes & keywords

italymovie businessbiographydocudramaportrait of a filmmaker

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How Strange to be Named Federico in Germany?+

How Strange to be Named Federico is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is How Strange to be Named Federico on Netflix?+

How Strange to be Named Federico is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is How Strange to be Named Federico?+

How Strange to be Named Federico has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in How Strange to be Named Federico?+

How Strange to be Named Federico stars Vittorio Viviani, Federico Fellini, Tommaso Lazotti, Giacomo Lazotti and Sergio Rubini.

When did How Strange to be Named Federico come out?+

How Strange to be Named Federico is a 2013 movie directed by Ettore Scola.

What genre is How Strange to be Named Federico?+

How Strange to be Named Federico is Drama film.

Who directed How Strange to be Named Federico?+

How Strange to be Named Federico was directed by Ettore Scola.