Political Fellini

<ul> <li> Political reading of Fellini’s theme and image through a close examination of papers publicity files and debates (in contrast with the notorious self-referential interpretation of his films) and historical reconstruction of his clash with Silvio Berlusconi during the 80’s.</li> <li> Analysis of the making of Fellini’s reputation (and tactical use of the rhetoric of “Maestro”).</li> <li> Commentary on the (unknown) private correspondence between Fellini and Giulio Andreotti (leader of the Christian Democratic Party and most influential political in the after-war period).</li> <li> Close analysis of Fellini in Italian history culture and identity.</li></ul>