In this episode Russ and Ken discuss 'I Vitelloni' a Federico Fellini Classic from 1953, his first international success. We talk through the story, the main characters and what gives it classic status, including Fellini's use of humour, visual composition and characters. It's the story of a group of small town 'loafers' avoiding responsibility whilst hoping for better as Italy's post war economic boom kicks in, Religious imagery and characters get a mention (including a monk up a tree) and the includion of gay characters. To finish ther is some chat about film makers who credit its influence, including Scorsece, Lusas and Madden.
Participants:
Russ Kilbourn, Professor of Literature and Film, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario (Canada) http://rjakilbourn.com/
Ken Barrett, visual artist, writer, podcaster and former neuropsychiatrist.http://www.kenbarrettstudio.co.uk/
I Vitelloni (1953):https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046521/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1
My Winnipeg (2007)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1093842/
The Children's Train (2024)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29242846/
Theme music: Tarantella composed by Stephen Brown.
Portrait print by KB.
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