Review of Orchestra Rehearsal (1979) by Andrew U — 22 Feb 2008

This is a Fellini film that hardly anyone knows about or talks about, but it's a great film. Fascinating social commentary.

This review of Orchestra Rehearsal (1979) was written by Andrew U on 22 Feb 2008.

Orchestra Rehearsal has generally received positive reviews.

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Minor Fellini. A few nice touches here and there but is somewhat forgettable. I feel I need to watch it again sometime though…

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By Randy W (90) on 31 May 2007

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By Chemi G (98) on 02 Jul 2007

Legendary Italian director Federico Fellini (La Dolce Vita, Amarcord) offered up this departure in 1979, centering on the travails of an orchestra…

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Fellini offers art as a final resource, a true path for the salvation of man. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Dimitris S (216) on 04 Oct 2008

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