Federico Fellini was an Italian filmmaker who is widely considered one of the most influential and widely revered filmmakers of the 20th century. He directed a variety of films, from his early neorealist works to his later art house masterpieces. His most famous films include La Dolce Vita, 8 1/2, and Amarcord. He won four Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated for five more. He also won numerous other awards throughout his career.