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Amarcord
A nostalgic, bittersweet carnival of memory, blending bawdy comedy and melancholy in a sun-dappled, foggy Italian town.
About 1973 film by Federico Fellini
Genres drama, comedy, art, coming-of-age
Directed by Federico Fellini
Written by Federico Fellini, Tonino Guerra
Starring Magali Noël, Francesco Maselli, Alvaro Vitali, Luigi Rossi, Ciccio Ingrassia, Franco Franchi, Bruno Zanin, Pupella Maggio
Music Nino Rota
Runtime 127 min
Country Italy, France
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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