Maestro Italian writer-director Federico Fellini (1920-93) says, “Life is a combination of pasta and magic, reality and imagination,” and his delectable vision embraces gorgeous imagery, sensual pleasures, all the ups and downs of being human, a soulful yearning for transcendence — all served with a lightness of spirit, and the jaunty, enchanting music of Nino Rota.

Many of the films feature Fellini’s Oscar-winning wife Giulietta Masina, and Fellini’s onscreen alter-ego Marcello Mastroianni, These two luminaries only appeared together in one film, Ginger and Fred, which will be flown in from Rome for our screening.

These screenings are exclusively authorized by Fellini’s studio Cinecitta, Rome, and the Fellini Foundation, Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation, and Gucci. Images used by permission.

Tickets

Tickets sold online, no refunds. Ticket fees apply.

Admission by Series Ticket: $90 general public, $80 Festa Italiana, SIFF, SAM, UW Italian Studies / Cinema Studies, Alliance Française de Seattle, NWFF, SFI, Cornish, TheFilmSchool, Scarecrow Video, KING FM members. Tickets also available by individual performance $15 per person online or “night of” at the door.

Tickets may also be purchased on-site prior to each screening.

Sponsors and Discounts

Thanks to sponsors (financial and otherwise) Dennis Caldirola, Suzanne Ragen, Jeannine Gregoire, Tova Gannana, Matt Marshal, Dennis Fill, Jan Baross Media, Kendal Gabel, Tutta Bella Pizzeria and the Mediterranean Inn.

After you purchase your ticket, present it on the day of performance to any Tutta Bella Pizzeria and receive a 10% discount on the total purchase. Series tickets may be used weekly.

Use the code ITALIA to get a 10% discount at the Mediterranean Inn, across the street from the SIFF Uptown Theater and the Fellini Film Festival. Good for any nights April 12 through June 14, 2023.