Marcello Mastroianni's contribution to the history of cinema made an indelible mark. The actor is beloved by filmgoers for his on-screen charisma, charm, and elegance, and his centennial year is being marked by festivals and cinematheques around the world thanks to a programming initiative led by Cinecittà . By the time of his death in 1996, at age 72, Mastroianni had appeared in over 170 films and was praised for his versatility as an actor in roles ranging from comedies to dramas.
--Susan Oxtoby, Director of Film and Senior Film Curator
Image Credit: Federico Fellini: La dolce vita, 1960
Marcello Mastroianni's contribution to the history of cinema made an indelible mark. The actor is beloved by filmgoers for his on-screen charisma, charm, and elegance, and his centennial year is being marked by festivals and cinematheques around the world thanks to a programming initiative led by Cinecittà . By the time of his death in 1996, at age 72, Mastroianni had appeared in over 170 films and was praised for his versatility as an actor in roles ranging from comedies to dramas.
--Susan Oxtoby, Director of Film and Senior Film Curator
Image Credit: Federico Fellini: La dolce vita, 1960
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