The man who made melancholy look like a party trick.
The 1960s opened with La Dolce Vita by Federico Fellini and its unforgettable lead: Marcello Mastroianni. The actor seemed to glide effortlessly through his roles — and through life — as if to say that life is not all that serious, or perhaps that it is far too serious not to be laughed at. But what kind of man was hiding behind the actor with the handsome, boyish looks, who appeared so gentle and nonchalant?
Direction
Thibault lets Mastroianni's eyes do the talking.
Editing
Seamless archival weaving, no talking heads fatigue.
Production
French perspective on Italian icon adds delicious tension.
Director
Jean-Frédéric Thibault
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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