Intervista (1992): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Intervista is a 1992 fantasy drama directed by Federico Fellini, starring Nadia Ottaviani, Maurizio Mein and Sergio Rubini. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Stream it on Criterion Channel.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Academy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Intervista About?
The premise of Intervista without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A celebrated filmmaker allows a Japanese documentary crew to follow him as he reflects on his career and prepares for a new project. The resulting film is a playful exploration of memory and creativity, interweaving moments of nostalgia with fantastical sequences. The documentary offers a unique glimpse into the artist's process and the inspirations behind his iconic works, blurring the lines between his past and present.
Intervista Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to toshiro mifune
- reference to amerika by franz kafka
- reference to greta garbo
- television
- kama sutra
- artistic creation
- cinecitta
- movie studio
- director cameo
- tv interview
- dream telling
- assistant director
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- advertisement
- chicory
- fascist salute
- roman salute
- mise en abyme
- japanese woman
- japanese man
- japanese translator
- bomb alert
- great dane
- reference to mandrake the magician
- nostalgia
- reference to la dolce vita
- reference to elvis presley
- actor
- interview
- cinema
- magician
- kafka
- commercial
- memory
- indian
- spot
- safari
- rome italy
- nonlinear timeline
- flashback
- italian cinema
- shower
- rain
- old age
- night
- making of
- lipstick
- fog
- film studio
- female nudity
- dream
Where to Watch Intervista
Stream it on Criterion Channel. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Intervista Cast
Nadia Ottaviani leads the cast, with Maurizio Mein and Sergio Rubini. Directed by Federico Fellini; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Federico Fellini
Also Starring in Intervista
· 6 moreIntervista Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Intervista 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
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Intervista Plot Summary
What happens in Intervista from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Interviewed by a Japanese television crew for a report on his latest film, Federico Fellini takes the audience on an intriguing journey behind the scenes at Cinecittà. As the crew prepares for a nighttime scene that Fellini describes as “the prisoner’s dream” — a moment where his hands seek a way out of a dark tunnel — he reflects on the challenges of his advancing age and weight, realizing that escaping simply by “flying away” is becoming increasingly tough. However, once he breaks free, he gazes down at Cinecittà from a remarkable height.
Full summary
The whole story of Intervista, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Intervista?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which director invites a Japanese TV crew into Cinecittà?
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Intervista FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Intervista, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Intervista?
Intervista runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Intervista released?
Intervista was released on November 6, 1992.
Who directed Intervista?
Intervista was directed by Federico Fellini.
More films by Federico Fellini Who is in the cast of Intervista?
Intervista stars Nadia Ottaviani, Maurizio Mein and Sergio Rubini, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Intervista?
In the US, Intervista is streaming on Criterion Channel (availability from JustWatch).
How is Intervista rated?
Intervista has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
Does Intervista have a post-credit scene?
No. Intervista has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Intervista in?
The original language of Intervista is Italian.
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