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8½ (1963)
8.0
97%Runtime139 min
Rating15
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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.
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8½ is a critically acclaimed 1963 drama directed by Federico Fellini. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, it received a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.0/10 on IMDb, indicating strong positive reception from both critics and audiences. The film is recognized for its innovative, dreamlike approach to exploring a director's creative crisis.
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Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical masterpiece is a visually stunning and narratively complex exploration of the creative process, reflecting the artistic ambition and unconventional storytelling of the new wave.
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8½ is a 1963 avant-garde comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Federico Fellini. The metafictional narrative centers on famous Italian film director Guido Anselmi who suffers from writer's block as he attempts to direct an epic science fiction film. Claudia Cardinale, Anouk Aimée, Sandra Milo, Rossella Falk, Barbara Steele, and Eddra Gale portray the various women in Guido's life. An international co-production between France and Italy, the film was shot in black and white by cinematographer Gianni Di Venanzo and features a score by Nino Rota, with costume and set designs by Piero Gherardi. Fellini also uses surrealist passages throughout the film to increase its fantastical atmosphere.
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