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Marcello Mastroianni, The Appeal of an Ordinary Man ( Directors: Daniela Piccioni and Sandro Lai Eurochannel honors one of the most iconic names in the history of Italian cinema in the documentary Marcello Mastroianni, The Appeal of an Ordinary Man. Handsome, photogenic and talented, Mastroianni was successful in both the theatre and film. Discovered by director Luchino Visconti, the actor began his film career with I Miserabili (1948). His reputation, however, would truly explode years later, when Federico Fellini offered him the star role as the journalist Rubini in La Dolce Vita (1960). Featured in other Fellini films, such as 8 ½ (1963), Ginger & Fred (1986) and La città delle donne (1980), Mastroianni also co-starred with the Italian star Sophia Loren in the wildly successful films Ieri, Oggi , Domani (1963), Matrimonio all'Italiana (1964) and Una giornata particolare (1977). Composed of archival footage, interviews, and scenes from awards shows, the production is a tribute to the actor and his career. His talent not only stands out on stage and on set, but it breathes life into his many different characters. The film, La Dolce Vita by Federico Fellini, began Mastroianni’s career as well as a successful personal and professional relationship with director. Unlike many other Italian actors, Mastroianni left a profound mark on the post-war cinema in his country. |
