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Marcello Mastroiannni at 100
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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.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
This centennial series devoted to the suave, charismatic and undeniably sexy Italian leading man is enough to make one shout “Viva Marcello!” Beloved by moviegoers and top flight directors from Antonioni (“La notte” with Jeanne Moreau) and De Sica (“Marriage Italian Style,” opposite a fiery Sophia Loren) to Visconti (“White Nights”), his career breakthrough came with two masterpieces directed by Fellini: “Ls Dolce Vita,” and this writer’s all-time favorite, “8 1/2,” which rocketed him to international stardom. All these and more will be screened during this celebration.
Sura Wood
Contributing Writer, Film
As the visual arts center at one of the world’s leading public research universities, the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) brings the rich artistic resources of the UC Berkeley campus to the broader public. BAMPFA’s mission is to inspire the imagination, ignite critical dialog, and activate community engagement through art, film, and other forms of creative expression.
As the visual arts center at one of the world’s leading public research universities, the UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) brings the rich artistic resources of the UC Berkeley campus to the broader public. BAMPFA’s mission is to inspire the imagination, ignite critical dialog, and activate community engagement through art, film, and other forms of creative expression.