In Rome Fellini came into contact with a group of artists from Rimini living there at the time, among them there was the young Elio Morri .
They built a friendship based on a sincere and mutual respect as we can infer from the telegram that Fellini sent to the sculptor’s wife, Enza, on the day of his friend’s death .
“It was painful to learn of my dear friend Elio’s death. It is thanks to his fervent and passionate example of creativity that I realized that art could have been also my way.
A big brotherly hug dear Emma hoping to see you soon and talk about my dearest friend.”