(1963)

NR02/14/1963Drama2h 19m
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A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!

Overview

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. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.

Top Billed Cast

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    Marcello Mastroianni

    Guido Anselmi

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    Anouk Aimée

    Luisa Anselmi

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    Sandra Milo

    Carla

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    Claudia Cardinale

    Claudia

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    Rossella Falk

    Rossella

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    Barbara Steele

    Gloria Morin

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    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine, the French Actress

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    Caterina Boratto

    Mysterious Lady

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    Eddra Gale

    La Saraghina

**Fellini, deconstructed, improvised and enshrined in a film that (not) pleases everyone.** I'm not a fan or deep connoisseur of Italian cinema, but I've heard of Federico Fellini, and I know that this film is considered one of this director's best films. I haven't seen any of his films yet: this was the first. And honestly, I don't quite understand this fascination: the film is chaotic! I think that, unless someone is an expert in cinema, the vast majority of people who saw the film did not understand it, but then said that it was very good just to avoid being criticized. I'm glad I don't ...