Fellini has always been Italian cinema's most introspective, most artful, and, yes, deepest film-maker. ... In BBC Culture's poll of the 100 greatest foreign-language films, Fellini wound up tied for second place among directors with the most movies on the list.

Why is La Dolce Vita so famous?

La Dolce Vita became a touchstone for an understanding of these events which again involved politicians, whores, showbusiness figures, the aristocracy and hangers-on. La Dolce Vita won the Palme d'Or in 1960, was condemned by the Vatican and was subject to widespread censorship.

Who did Fellini influence?

Important contemporary filmmakers such as David Lynch, David Cronenberg, Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, Tim Burton, Pedro Almodovar, Terry Gilliam, and Emir Kusturica have all cited Fellini's influence on their work. Throughout the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s Fellini's films were widely acclaimed.