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GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL 1978 - 29 July.6 August

Sections & Films

PAULINE, IL CAVALLO SAPIENTE

Category: Edition 1978

Synopsis
A small circus, the circus Sardinia of Piero Casu, commits the whole family: ten efficient people meticulously organized, with a specific job, as in any self-respecting circus. The presenter, the trapeze artist, the juggler, the clown, etc. all equally engaged in the execution of their number, in the perfection of their work. But the main attraction is represented by a pony, Pauline, a horse that knows how to count, who understands everything and proves it by answering precisely to the questions of his trainer. During the stop in Santa Teresa di Gallura, Pauline befriends a seagull and with him is better, perhaps, than with his master. So, when the circus pulls the curtains, they decide to meet again in two years, when Pauline will return to Sardinia again.

Original Title PAULINE, IL CAVALLO SAPIENTE
Italian Title PAULINE, IL CAVALLO SAPIENTE
Category Official Competition
Section Official Competition
Tipology Documentary, Feature Film
Duration 47'
Production Year 1978
Nationality Italy
Directed by Riccardo Fellini

 regista riccardo felliniRICCARDO FELLINI

Riccardo Fellini (Rimini, 21 February 1922) is an Italian actor and director.
A younger brother of Federico Fellini, he was born in Rimini in 1922. He attended acting classes at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, to make his debut in cinema, cast by Mario Mattoli, for a small part in the film I 3 aquilotti, 1942.
His acting career is limited to about 20 films. As a director in 1962 he made the film Storie sulla sabbia, his only film also as a subject and screenwriter. Alongside these activities, he is also involved in documentaries for RAI and private clients and will also be responsible as an organizer and director for the production of films on behalf of various film companies.