A Magic Friend: The Maestro Nino Rota

6.5 (2 votes)• 1994• 54m•Released

Storyline & Plot Summary

The artistic evolution of the great composer, whose work left an indelible mark in the history of Italian cinema. In this documentary Nino Rota's extraordinary musical production relives in the words of his friends and colleagues. His collaboration with Visconti and Fellini are truly memorable. His movie score and sequences of his performances in theaters all over the world hand us down a full and evocative outline of this outstanding artist.

Production Details

Languages: Italian

Director: Mario Monicelli

Starring Cast: Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Federico Fellini, Mario Monicelli, Bruno Moretti, Riccardo Muti, Nino Rota

Cast

Suso Cecchi d'Amico

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Federico Fellini

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Mario Monicelli

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Bruno Moretti

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Riccardo Muti

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Nino Rota

Self (archive footage)

Mario Soldati

Self (archive footage)

Lina Wertmüller

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Franco Zeffirelli

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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

Read and share community scores for A Magic Friend: The Maestro Nino Rota

2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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