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Orchestra Rehearsal (1978)

★ 7.1R70 minDirector: Federico Fellini

1978 Italian film

Orchestra Rehearsal (Italian: Prova d'orchestra) is a 1978 satirical film directed by Federico Fellini. It follows an Italian orchestra as the members go on strike against the conductor. The film was shown out of competition at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.

The picture has been interpreted as a metaphor for Italian politics, with the orchestra quarreling instead of working together. Considered by some to be underrated, Orchestra Rehearsal was the last collaboration between composer Nino Rota and Fellini, due to Rota's death in 1979.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Orchestra Rehearsal about?
Orchestra Rehearsal (1978) — In a Medieval Roman chapel, now an oratorio, an elderly factotum sets up for rehearsal. The musicians arrive, joking and teasing. A union shop steward explains that a TV crew is there, talking to them is optional, and there will be no extra compensation. Musicians talk about thei
Is Orchestra Rehearsal based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Orchestra Rehearsal scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.