Fellini discusses the reception of 8½ in Russia, and his hopes for the film at the 1964 Oscars.

Fellini talks about being an artist and about not being afraid to face one's doubts in order to carry out a mission.

At the Cannes festival, Fellini talks about La Dolce Vita, as does Georges Simenon, president of the jury, who proclaimed its success by standing up and applauding.

Fellini is at Cannes for the festival and screening of La Dolce Vita. He tells of his ironic encounters with unusual characters, who complain about the oddity of Fellini's movie characters.

Federico Fellini discusses Marcello Mastroianni's role as "everyman" in La Dolce Vita. He encourages viewers to see Mastroianni's "passions, hopes, fears and cowardice, and anguish and sleaziness" as similar to their own.

Fellini tells how La Dolce Vita scenes were filmed both on the Via Veneto and on a set reconstructing the famous street in Cinecittà. The director also discusses his being a Capricorn.

Crowds of Romans gather to watch the filming of Anita Ekberg in the Trevi Fountain. Federico Fellini tells of his inspirations for the film La Dolce Vita.

Fellini describes his relationship to a producer who became so exasperated by the director, that he drank ink in mock suicide.

Mario Talarico is a Neapolitan master umbrella maker. He and his finely crafted products have been featured in newspapers around the world.

Donatella Versace, go-to designer for movie stars and rock stars, talks about her love of color, designing the various Versace collections, and the legacy of her brother.

Fellini, interviewed at the Trevi Fountain, during the filming of La Dolce Vita, discussed his relationships with producers.

An exclusive interview with the world-famous Italian film director and screenwriter, Federico Fellini.

A beautiful but functional modern distillery near Bassano del Grappa designed by Massimiliano Fucsas, and a look at one of the latest fashion shows in Italy, characterized by the bizarre and geometric.

Fashion shows are not only a way to let the world know about new collections. They also show off the creativity and genius of designers who, in addition to creating new styles in clothing, create the staging and music for their shows.

Silvano Lattanzi, from the Marches region of Italy, makes shoes to be worn by heads of state and celebrities. The shoes are carefully handcrafted and can cost up to five thousand euros a pair.