The Voice of the Moon is a surreal comedy-drama film directed by Federico Fellini. It was released in 1990, marking Fellini's final directorial effort before his death in 1993.
The film follows the adventures of Ivo Salvini, a delusional man who believes he is an inspector of wells, and Gonnella, a former prefect who suffers from hallucinations. The two men wander the Emilia-Romagna countryside in search of a fabled moon well, where they hope to find answers to life's mysteries.
Along the way, they encounter a series of eccentric characters, including a group of women who worship a giant turtle, a beauty pageant contestant who dreams of stardom, and a priest who is obsessed with the film 8½. They also encounter a dystopian world of consumerism, fascism and media manipulation, which serves as a kind of allegory for contemporary society.
The Voice of the Moon is a highly stylized film, with Fellini's signature surrealist imagery and flamboyant visual style on full display. It is also notable for its soundtrack, which features a mix of eclectic music genres, ranging from classical music and opera to rock and pop.
Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release, The Voice of the Moon has since become a cult classic among fans of Fellini's work, and is now regarded as an important part of the director's oeuvre.