8½

1963 Federico Fellini 2h 19m
Drama

Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show.

Cast

Marcello Mastroianni Guido Anselmi
Claudia Cardinale Claudia
Anouk Aimée Luisa Anselmi
Sandra Milo Carla
Rossella Falk Rossella
Barbara Steele Gloria Morin
Madeleine Lebeau Madeleine, the French Actress
Caterina Boratto Mysterious Lady

Vibes

Curious Visually Stunning Mind Bending Critic Favorite
The Filmatic Record No. 49 in The Filmatic 100

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