University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas Libraries will host “Fellini in February” a series of feature films written and directed by Federico Fellini. The films will be screened in the Mullins Library Room 104 each Tuesday evening from Feb. 5 to Feb. 26, all beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

“The Libraries’ film series committee decided to focus on the works of Federico Fellini – one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century,” said Lora Lennertz-Jetton, head of the performing arts and media department and chair of the film series committee. “We wanted to offer the campus community diverse styles that represent the realistic and the absurd, films that are still well-known as well as those that are less familiar.”

Feb. 5 – 8 ½ (Italy, 1963). Director Guido Anselmi struggles with writer’s block following his latest film. He visits a spa in search of rest but is overwhelmed by actors and producers who both idolize and idealize him. As deadlines approach, Guido must confront his relationships with women, his artistic crisis, and his fear of death to move on with the project and his life.  This film won over 60 international awards including an Academy Award for best foreign language film. It stars Marcello Mastroianni, Anouk Aimée and Claudia Cardinale.