Intervista has been termed a semi-documentary: This is in fact the filmed autobiography of Italian director Federico Fellini, framed in the form of an interview conducted by a Japanese film crew. As the interview progresses Fellinis mind wanders to his earliest days (the reenacted events conflict with several of the official stories of his life). His fascination with filmmaking is manifested in the wonderland atmosphere of the old Cinecitta studios. With the cooperation of Fellinis loyal co-workers, we are permitted to see tantalizingly brief excerpts (some self-mocking) of Fellinis modus operandi. A visit by Fellini and guest-star Marcello Mastroianni to Anita Ekbergs home leads to a lavish (and poignant) reliving of the 1961 Fellini/Mastroianni/Ekberg effort La Dolce Vita. The climax of Intervista scene invokes Fellinis previous inward-looking classic 8 1/2, with a novel twist calculated to send the directors disciples home with a knowing smile.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide