Amarcord

Amarcord is a 1973 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Federico Fellini. The title is a portmanteau of the Romagnol dialect word "amarcord" meaning "I remember," and the Italian "mi ricordo." The film is a semi-autobiographical collection of memories and observations from Fellini's childhood and adolescence in Rimini during the 1930s, under the Fascist regime.

The narrative is episodic and loosely structured, focusing on the eccentric characters and events of a small Italian town. It portrays a cast of memorable figures, including the boisterous tobacconist, the flamboyant hairdresser, the town's visually impaired historian, and the various students and teachers at the local high school. A significant presence is Gradisca, a beautiful but unattainable woman whose romantic pursuits are a recurring theme.

Fellini uses a dreamlike and often surreal style to evoke the nostalgia and atmosphere of his youth. The film blends humor with moments of poignancy, capturing both the innocence and the absurdity of life in that era. Amarcord was a critical and commercial success, receiving an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1975. It is considered one of Fellini's most beloved and accessible works, celebrated for its vibrant imagery and its exploration of memory and identity.