8½
1963 · Movie · 2h 19m · NR
Drama
"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.
Ratings
TMDB
8.1/10
Key crew
- Ennio FlaianoScreenplay
- Tullio PinelliScreenplay
- Brunello RondiScreenplay
- Nino RotaOriginal Music Composer
- Federico FelliniDirector
- Federico FelliniScreenplay
Cast
- Marcello MastroianniGuido Anselmi
- Claude CardinaleClaudia
- Anouk AiméeLuisa Anselmi
- Sandra MiloCarla
- Rossella FalkRossella
- Barbara SteeleGloria Morin
- Madeleine LebeauMadeleine, the French Actress
- Caterina BorattoMysterious Lady
- Eddra GaleLa Saraghina
- Guido AlbertiPace, the Producer
- Mario ConocchiaConocchia, the Production Manager
- Bruno AgostiniBruno, the Second Production Secretary
Stills
Movies like 8½
Themes
dying and deathadulterydepressionindividualunsociabilityscreenplaysuicide attemptmissilescapegoatmovie businessallegorydifficult childhood