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Bernardo Bertolucci

Chooses Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita

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Oscar-winning Film Director
Films include Last Tango in Paris, The Last Emperor, Stealing Beauty and Me and You

Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita

Bernardo Bertolucci talks to John Wilson about his love for聽Federico Fellini's iconic film, La Dolce Vita (1960). And how聽the pre-dubbed version聽changed his life.

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