Emory Cinematheque's new series focuses on movies by Italian film director Federico Fellini

Director Federico Fellini. (Photo by Davide Minghini, courtesy of Biblioteca civica Gambalunga, Rimini, Italy)

With their surreal images and dreamlike qualities often rooted in memory, the films of Federico Fellini are among the most provocative, dazzling and innovative ever produced. Emory Cinematheque is screening several movies by the great Italian film director in a series titled “Federico Fellini: A Centennial Celebration.”

The screenings will be accompanied by Q&A sessions and lectures from Emory film and media studies professor Matthew Bernstein and senior lecturer of Italian studies Dr. Angela Porcarelli, both of whom joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about the upcoming celebration.

Interview highlights follow below.