Named in memory of Frederico Fellini (1920–1993), one of the world’s greatest film directors. He was called ‘the maestro of the Italian cinema’ and was an inspiration to a whole generation of film makers. Fellini’s first film was Lo Sceicco Bianco, released in 1951. His first success came with I vitelloni, and in 1954 he won an Oscar for La strada. Further Oscars followed in 1957 for Le notti di Cabiria, in 1964 for Otto e mezzo and in 1974 for Amarcord. In April 1993 Fellini was honored with an Oscar for his lifetime achievements in film. (M 23137) _ _.