The Clowns

Directed by Federico Fellini

Fellini’s fascination with the circus and the surreal come to a head in one of his final masterpieces, The Clowns.

The film reflects Fellini’s childhood obsession with clowns and begins with a young boy watching a circus set up from his bedroom window.

Festivals & Awards

National Board of Review, USA 1972 - NBR Award: Top Foreign Films

Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 1971 - Silver Ribbon, Best Costume Design: Danilo Donati

David di Donatello Awards 1971 - Best Production

Venice Film Festival 1970 - Pasinetti Award: Best Italian Film, Federico Fellini