| Orchestra Rehearsal | |
|---|---|
 US theatrical release poster by Bonhomme | |
| Directed by | Federico Fellini |
| Screenplay by | Federico Fellini Brunello Rondi |
| Story by | Federico Fellini |
| Produced by | Michael Fengler Renzo Rossellini |
| Starring | Balduin Baas |
| Cinematography | Giuseppe Rotunno |
| Edited by | Ruggero Mastroianni |
| Music by | Nino Rota |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Countries | Italy West Germany |
| Language | Italian |
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.[1]
The picture has been interpreted as a metaphor for Italian politics, with the orchestra quarreling instead of working together.[2] Considered by some to be underrated,[3] Orchestra Rehearsal was the last collaboration between composer Nino Rota and Fellini, due to Rota's death in 1979.
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: Orchestra Rehearsal". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 25 May 2009.
- ^ Celli, C.; Cottino-Jones, M. (2007-01-08). A New Guide to Italian Cinema. ISBN 9780230601826.
- ^ "Cadrage: An analysis of Orchestra Rehearsal, 1979". Archived from the original on November 20, 2010. Retrieved Nov 25, 2019.