Federico Fellini (; January 20, 1920 – October 31, 1993) was an Italian
film director and
screenwriter. Known for his distinct style that blends fantasy and
baroque images with earthiness, he is recognized as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. Some of his films are placed in polls such as in
Cahiers du cinéma and
Sight & Sound as some of the greatest films of all time, with his 1963 film
8½ being listed as the 10th greatest film of all time by
Sight & Sound.