Federico Fellini, Knight Grand Cross (January 20, 1920 – October 31, 1993), an Italian film director. He is considered one of the most influential and widely revered filmmakers of the 20th century. His most famous films include: La Strada (1955), La Dolce Vita (1960), and 8 1/2 (1963). Characteristic of Fellini's films is his carnivalesque and distinct style and the constantly shifting boundary between illusion, studio-built artificiality, and reality.