In his mesmerizing autobiography, Italian director Federico Fellini (1920–1993) recalls his childhood in the colorful coastal city of Rimini and his youth, darkened by the fascist regime. He tells of his move to Rome, where he worked as a cartoonist, journalist, and screenwriter, his fateful collaboration with Roberto Rossellini, and, of course, the process of creating the films that made him famous—from La Strada and Nights of Cabiria to La Dolce Vita, 8½, and Amarcord.

'Making a Film' is not only professional commentary and practical advice from a great filmmaker, but also insightful reflections on the nature of fantasy and fine art, on the Eternal City and the restless provinces, on magicians and circus performers, on freedom and youth—in short, on everything that is truly important.

Foreword by Vsevolod Korshunov.