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Amarcord is a series of episodes some connected, some not.
It is a film that operates on several levels; political when
a couple are married in front of a huge flowered head of Mussolini,
surreal when imaginary race cars are driven through town and
bawdy as a gigantic breasted shopkeeper is suckled to orgasm
by an enthusiastic boy.
The colour is beautiful, the sound mellow and the scenes
a fascinating combination of stylised and real.
Above all the technical achievements, it's the larger-than-life
characters that dominate the film. Each one represents all
that is good and bad in the society Fellini captures.
Amarcord won the Best Foreign Film in 1974. More than one
viewing is required to fully appreciate this complex and entertaining
work.
Conclusion: Movie 85% Extras 50%
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