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8½

NR19632h 19mFederico Fellini
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 93

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"A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!"

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.

Drama
Dying And DeathAdulteryDepressionIndividualUnsociabilityScreenplaySuicide AttemptMissileScapegoatMovie Business

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What is 8½ (1963) about?

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.

Who stars in 8½?

8½ stars Marcello Mastroianni (Guido Anselmi), Claudia Cardinale (Claudia), Anouk Aimée (Luisa Anselmi), Sandra Milo (Carla), Rossella Falk (Rossella). The film was directed by Federico Fellini.

How long is 8½?

8½ has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1963. It is rated NR.

Is 8½ worth watching?

8½ holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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